As seniors age, maintaining mental health becomes just as important as physical well-being. For those in home care, the companionship of a pet can be a lifeline, offering emotional support, reducing ...

Dancing can be a great exercise for people of all ages, and it has many health benefits, from boosting cardiovascular health ...

Two years ago, Alexa underwent a corpus callosotomy, a surgery to prevent seizures from spreading from one side of the brain ...

About 14% of adults age 65 years and older met the federal physical activity guidelines for aerobic and muscle-strengthening activities in 2022, data suggest.

Walking is one of the simplest, most accessible ways to stay active—but what if you flipped the script and put it in reverse?

We’re in the Medicare open-enrollment season, and I strongly advise patients signing up for Medicare to avoid Part C Medicare Advantage programs (MAPs). Rather, I recommend “traditional” Medicare, wit ...

If you've ever suffered an injury, then you know physical therapy is a vital part of the recovery process. You also know it can be repetitive and monotonous, but it doesn't have to be. Cognitive ...

Ablation of supraventricular tachycardia in elderly persons presents a challenging ... A careful history and physical examination especially noting abnormal venous pulsations in the cervical ...

Background Sub-Saharan Africa mirrors global patterns with an expanding elderly demographic, frequently characterised by a high incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), manifesting as ...

Letting go is not easy. Learning about elderly end-of-life symptoms can help you provide the physical and emotional support your loved one needs as they transition. Once your loved one has passed ...