Medical Conditions

I bet you’ve heard this: “You’re tired? You’re just getting old. That’s normal as we age. Fortunately, you’re retired so you can rest as much as you want.” Hey! I didn’t spend my life working so that I could retire to rest! My retirement is my fun time! No fair!

My stomach hit rock bottom as the medical professional spoke with me after my total hip replacement several years ago. He said, “When you received total hip replacement surgery, they took 40 percent of that muscle. The result is that your left buttock…

In working with 1,100 people living with dementia, I’ve found working with them is the easy part! It’s their families who are much more challenging. Typically, the whole family is pulling together to figure out how to manage day-to-day life, the ins and outs of care, and trying to plan ahead. The whole family, except for that one family member…

There is a piece of folklore about a 90-year-old man named John. He went to his doctor complaining of an aching left knee. The doctor looked at him and wryly said, “You know, John, you are 90 years old.” Without missing a beat John replied, “I know I’m 90, doc…”

Do you worry that you’re not doing enough exercise – or the right kinds? Are you concerned about getting hurt if you exercise incorrectly? Wondering what really works to build your bones?

Dry needling is a relatively new treatment method that is gaining in popularity. But what is it, and how does it work? This blog post will discuss the basics of dry needling and its benefits. The CDC reports that nearly 1 in 4 people…

Let’s chat about something that’s both common and often overlooked as we get older: hearing loss. If you’re over 60, you might already be familiar with how age-related hearing loss, also known as presbycusis, can creep up on you. But did you know that vitamins…

In the work I do with aging adults, there is nothing more energetically draining than to have to shout back and forth in order for each of us to be understood. So, imagine my surprise (and delight!) when I see people who have been labeled…

Medical alert bracelets can be lifesavers. Time and time again they have helped transmit vital information when the wearer is unable to communicate efficiently. Health professionals are trained to look for a bracelet…

As someone who has studied the brain for over 20 years, I’m happy to give you the most straightforward answer I can to the question, “Can tinnitus be cured?” The answer is a resounding… MAYBE! I know you want to hear me say yes! But what if I told you…