Below we share the most important information as it relates to Parkinson’s disease including overview, treatment, progression, and how exercise can be of great benefit.

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 […]

Every day our primary care physicians advise aging populations to get adequate exercise. Well, that’s our hope at least. However, this may not always be the case. Whatever you wish to be the cause… Maybe it’s the lack of time spent with patients due to reimbursement structures, the neglect to understand exercise recommendations or guidelines, […]

One of the many things understood throughout all of this is how much of we took for granted. The simple pleasures such as breathing the fresh air, a quick trip to the supermarket, or dinner out with friends. The list could go on and on, but one thing is for certain, COVID-19 has been disruptive. […]

Living longer you say… Life expectancy, and the debate of health as a definition has been of great discussion in the United States, and around the world.  Healthcare professionals and legislators are turning to other great nations, such as Japan, and the United Kingdom where individuals are not only living longer, but also living healthier. […]

With the change of current health and safety practices, the safest thing for vulnerable populations is to remain in their homes. That being said, one of the most effective methods for ensuring one ages successfully in their home is the use of an at home exercise program. Free At-Home Exercise Programs Starting on Monday, May […]

Parkinson’s disease is a neurological and movement disorder that involves the nervous system, which causes impairment in motor function. For many years researchers, exercise physiologists, medical doctors, physical therapists, you name it, have been attempting to understand and help to combat this disease. LSVT BIG , an evidence-based program designed at helping individuals move more […]

With the presidential race in full swing it’s important to address the elephant in the room, healthcare. There is a growing trend that has the power to drastically shift healthcare all together. The biopsychosocial approach within healthcare continues to plant its roots. Today healthcare may be one of the most discussed topics in America. Often […]

Improvements in sleep duration, and sleep quality are directly correlated towards greater quality of life for individuals of all ages. Greater quality sleep leads to greater quality of life, sounds simple, right? A number of discussion topics arise when discussing sleep. How much is needed? How much does it change as one ages? Does everyone […]