Exercising with COPD may seem like a daunting task. However, exercise has the ability to provide symptom relief, and improve overall quality of life. What is COPD? Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes a disruption in airflow from the lungs. COPD worsens over time, making it a progressive […]

Whether the snow is falling or you’re enjoying a mild holiday season, there is one thing that holds true for many families. The holiday season brings about change among families. In many cases this is the time in which all the children come together to visit with Mom and Dad. A time filled with joy […]

What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which an abnormal response of the body’s immune system causes inflammation. This inflammation then destroys the myelin that surrounds and protects the nerve fibers along the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS controls much of the human body, it includes the brain and spinal […]

Exercising with cancer, should you? Should you not? What have you heard? It was previously thought, those who have been diagnosed with cancer should avoid all forms of activity. We’re here to tell you how things have changed! The C-Word within the Aging Community We’ve all heard a number of stories. The grandfather who fought […]

Exercise has been shown to be an effective treatment therapy tool for those with Alzheimer’s disease. Before we can discuss how, we must understand the mechanisms behind both Alzheimer’s and exercise. What is Alzheimer’s Disease? In order to understand what Alzheimer’s disease is, one must know Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia. It is the […]

Death and taxes, two things promised when born in the United States. Many do not wish to discuss death, for they fear it and know it usually brings a challenging time. Have you ever thought about the factors that reduce the risk of mortality? Especially within the aging years… When discussing a reduction in mortality […]

Have you ever sat down with your adult children, to learn some of the truth that occurred in your household? You probably learned that a number of things happened a bit earlier than you imagined. The same holds true with a number of aging aspects as we approach the later years. What if I told […]

‘ism’, a distinctive practice, philosophy, typically political ideology or an artistic movement. Isms exist everyday, some gaining more attention than others. Many are fighting for equality in terms of racism, feminism, as well as beliefs regarding religion, love, and many others. One of the most often overlooked points, towards the fastest growing population in the […]

Our case study here follows a 56- year old gentleman who battled chronic back pain. After a successful 30 year career, this individual was left with severe low back pain. A sneeze, lifting a pen from the floor, just about anything would cause a back pain that would last for days. Similar to other clientele, […]

Have you offered your hand to a woman unloading a shopping cart? Have you ever been in the situation in which you offered a helping hand to a woman unloading her groceries from her shopping cart and you did not get the response you had expected? Some take offense to the added support because, in […]