Physical and Occupational Therapy - Interim Health Care Senior Care News

Baby boomers staying fit to maintain health

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:21:15 GMT

As the baby boomer generation gets older, many are hoping to stay healthier longer by engaging in exercises and keeping their bodies in good shape.

Seniors need to stay balanced, literally

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 18:17:35 GMT

Maintaining physical balanced can be one of the most vital parts of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a person grows older.

Swedish researchers make progress in life extension study

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:23:22 GMT

Researchers in Sweden may have discovered a way to extend life, using a protein to increase longevity.

Video physical therapy can improve osteoarthritis symptoms

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:56:52 GMT

There are a number of video games designed to get people active these days, but a recent study may encourage home caregivers and doctors to suggest videos and DVDs to improve the physical function of people with osteoarthritis.

Certain types of exercise helpful for diabetes

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:52:06 GMT

Exercise improves glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes, and a recent study found that intermittent exercise without low oxygen concentrations can improve insulin sensitivity in these individuals.

Seniors get official recognition for fitness

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:05:22 GMT

The President's Challenge is most well-known for helping to promote physical activity and fitness among children, but a group of seniors in Brooklyn, New York, were recently recognized with the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award, NY1 News reports.

Certain conditions predict disability in seniors

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:37:29 GMT

A number of seniors find it difficult to stay physically active as they age, and recent research identifies certain factors that may predict disability later in life.

Bone strength important in older women

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:05:15 GMT

Seniors tend to get shorter as they age, a symptom of bones losing density.

Physical therapy in the water helps recovery from joint replacement

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 19:43:27 GMT

Beginning aquatic therapy six days after a total knee replacement may lead to an improved overall recovery from the surgery, according to a report recently published in the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

World's oldest body builder proves importance of fitness for seniors

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:51:45 GMT

There are a number of "anti-aging" products on the market, but Ernestine Shepherd, 74, doesn't need any of them.

Physical therapy program improves hip replacement recovery

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:38:04 GMT

Patients who receive walking skills training after a total hip surgery for osteoarthritis show improved physical function and overall recovery, according to a recent study published in Arthritis Care & Research.

Researchers work to understand connection between TBI and dementia

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:26:54 GMT

The latest Department of Defense budget has carved out $15 million for Alzheimer's research, after experts and scientists have noted the connection between traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and the cognitive disease later in life, Indian Country Today Media Network reports.

Timely acute care could cut the cost of stroke recovery

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:59:34 GMT

Acute care that is given immediately after a stroke can be largely beneficial to the patient - new research published in Age and Ageing found that it can reduce the level of disability that stroke survivors often face and cut down the need for long-term care.

Study: Sense of smell can be improved in seniors

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:39:24 GMT

Many people lose their sense of smell or taste as they age, but a new study suggests that this damage can possibly be reversed.

Recommendations released for COPD patients

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:06:57 GMT

International treatment guidelines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) were recently released in light of World COPD Day, November 16.

Yoga tricks to improve back pain

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:14:38 GMT

Back pain can be debilitating for all people.

Cancer risk may double after organ transplants

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:50:16 GMT

A recent study found that people who receive organ transplants in the United States may be twice as likely to develop cancer than people who do not get transplants, USA Today reports.

Paraffin wax used for physical therapy for seniors

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:54:53 GMT

A senior center in Marlborough, Massachusetts, is offering free paraffin wax hand treatments to those with a variety of physical health conditions, the Marlborough Enterprise reports.

Evolution, not osteoporosis, to blame for back fractures

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:52:47 GMT

When individuals suffer fractures in their backbones, many blame it on osteoporosis.

Study: Computer games help with Parkinson's disease

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:14:45 GMT

Certain computer-based physical therapy games can improve the gait and balance of people with Parkinson's disease, a recent study found.

Exercise regime prevents falls in Parkinson's patients

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:36:14 GMT

Certain exercise programs may prevent or reduce the risk of falls for people with Parkinson's disease, according to a recent study by the Primary Care Research Group at the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry in the United Kingdom.

Estrogen may prevent strokes in younger menopausal women

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:10:36 GMT

Premature or early menopausal women who take estrogen may be reducing their risk of stroke, according to a recent study by Mayo Clinic researchers.

Surgery is common in seniors at end of life

Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:39:49 GMT

The results of a recent study have caused controversy among people who argue over whether medical care at the end of life is overused and is raising costs unnecessarily, The New York Times reports.

Friday is Falls Prevention Awareness Day

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 16:20:34 GMT

The National Council on Aging has declared Friday, September 23 - the first day of fall - National Falls Prevention Awareness Day, its website reports.

Overweight senior women have little strength in legs

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:23:15 GMT

Older women who are overweight have significantly less power and strength in their legs than women in their age group who are a normal weight, according to a new study from the University of New Hampshire.

Flu vaccine is important for caregivers

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:17:28 GMT

Vaccination season is upon us already, and it is especially important for caregivers to get annual vaccines, according to SeniorHomes.com.

Exercise may increase lifespan by three years

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:36:17 GMT

Exercising for 15 minutes each day may help people live three years longer than those who do not exercise, according to a recent study published in The Lancet.

Tai chi and other exercise may combat depression in seniors

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:22:19 GMT

Seniors may be able to find lasting relief from depression through the low-impact Chinese martial art of tai chi, AARP reports.

New developments found on knee surgery

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:06:26 GMT

People have been receiving knee replacements, or arthroscopic surgery, for many years.

Giffords' move is shining example of the benefits of home healthcare

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:25:52 GMT

Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was transferred home last week to recover from the gunshot wound that she suffered in January.

Baby Boomers live and work longer than previous generations

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:11:56 GMT

As the generation of people born between 1946 and 1964, who are often called baby boomers, approaches retirement age, experts are evaluating what will happen as they become senior citizens in society.

Running is possible with rheumatoid arthritis

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:02:30 GMT

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) does not have to inhibit a healthy lifestyle, as shown by April Seidman, a 37-year-old RA sufferer who ran a five-kilometer race last Sunday, Foothills Media Group reports.

Memory loss can be prevented through elderly care

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 13:06:12 GMT

Older adult patients say they tend to forget things, according to Dr. Conseulo H. Wilkins in an op-ed piece for the St. Louis American. However, Harvard Medical School reports that it is never too late for people to sharpen their memories.