For a senior citizen who has suffered a fall, the idea of exercise can be quite frightening. However, there are many simple balance exercises that can help to rebuild confidence, gain strength and...

Why Is Horticultural Therapy Good for Everyone?

You already know the answer. Being around plants makes people feel better! Plants are gentle and nonjudgmental, freely offering oxygen, shade, fl...

Occupational and physical therapists make a significant difference in the lives of our patients. They know that physical therapy is critical to maintaining and even improving their function. Physi...

Many people hope to instantly return to normal routines after a hospital stay. Release from the hospital after illness or injury doesn’t mean the body is completely healed, however. It can be ch...

As the world continues to deal with the aftereffects from the viral illness sweeping the globe, many seniors are missing out on needed care and rehabilitation services. This may have been necessar...

Since the beginning of civilization, humans have been known to be a bit clumsy at times. Through thousands of generations of our species repopulating the earth, there are still many of us who tend to ...

Music is the universal language that transcends time, cultures, religion, race and gender. People of all ages, personalities and backgrounds can enjoy listening and/or singing various musical numb...

Today, facilities offering senior therapy and rehabilitation often serve patients with Parkinson's Disease. Many medical research projects have focused upon this condition recently. Scientists cur...