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Read MoreWorld Tuberculosis Day
Each day, over 4,000 people lose their lives to Tuberculosis (TB )and close to 30,000 people fall ill with this preventable and curable disease. We aim to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of Tuberculosis, and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic.
Read MoreCelebrating the First Day of Spring!
Happy first day of Spring! May it herald the blossoming of renewed health and life.
Read MoreTips for Seniors: Boosting the Immune System
This week’s article is dedicated to the hardworking staff in all long-term rehabilitation and care facilities. In the light of the sensitive situation in the world, let’s focus on how we can succeed in boosting the immune system. Three cheers for seniors and their families who focus on boosting their immune system! Begin Boosting…
Read MoreBrain Injury Awareness Month
For more than three decades, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has proudly led the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month by conducting an engaging public awareness campaign in March of each year. This campaign provides a platform for educating the general public about the incidence of brain injury and the needs of…
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Care: Slow or Rapid Progression of Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s is considered a progressive disease. While medicine can’t stop the disease from progressing, it can slow the damage and help control the symptoms. This article discusses the rate of change. Being aware of the rate of progression can be a tool to understand how well the patient is. Certain symptoms can be a red…
Read MoreNational Nutrition Month
“Eat Right, Bite by Bite!” March is National Nutrition Month! We encourage everyone to focus on making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
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Brain Injury Awareness Month: Falls Leading Cause of Brain Injury in Seniors
The topic of brain injury in seniors is a challenging topic to discuss for those who are not familiar with the topic. A great number of Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year. According to the CDC, the figure is estimated at 1.5 million people annually. Of these, around 155,000 TBIs are attributed…
Read MoreHonoring Low Vision Awareness Month
By 2030, when the last baby boomers turn 65, the number of Americans who have visual impairments is projected to reach 7.2 million, with 5 million having low vision. Low vision is when even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, people have difficulty seeing, which makes everyday tasks difficult to do. For people…
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Finding the Right Doctor: For Post-Acute Rehab
What are we looking for in a doctor for post-acute rehab? What motivates us to select a particular doctor? What makes that choice the ‘right’ doctor? Let’s take a look at the way we choose our doctors. Often, people are limited in which doctor they can use. The limitations might be: Geographical Financial Lack…
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