Physical Health
MORE DIY Tips to Living Independently
Healthy Living Many older individuals are choosing to age in place, rather than leaving their home. Many homes require obvious home modifications such as stair lifts, ramps, and grab bars, that enable individuals to safely remain independent in their homes. However, these products do not address the smaller day-to-day tasks that can also prove a challenge. As a …
DIY Tips to Living Independently
Healthy Living Many older individuals are choosing to age in place, rather than leaving their home. Many homes also require obvious home modifications such as stair lifts, ramps, and grab bars, that enable individuals to safely remain independent in their homes. However, these products do not address the smaller day-to-day tasks that can also prove a challenge. Read …
The Benefits of Socializing as a Senior
Senior Scene As adults age, it’s common to spend more time alone and less time engaging in social situations. A diminishing social life can lead to social isolation, which presents dangerous health risks. Social isolation can lead to poor emotional health and depression, high blood pressure, decreased physical health, and a decreased sense of well-being. …
Mobility Aids: Tips on How to Broach the Topic with Parents & Older Relatives
Healthy Living As the Baby Boomer generation ages, there is an increasing trend in choosing to “Age in Place” rather than in a nursing home or assisted living facility. With this push toward an independent lifestyle comes a great adversity toward the mere suggestion of using a scooter or stairlift. In fact, merely mentioning that …
101 Mobility: Improving Lives in Our Community
Faith at Work Birmingham Christian Family recently sat down with 101 Mobility of Alabama’s Derek Gann who shared with us how God is using his team to serve others in our community. Q. How does owning 101 Mobility allow you to live out your faith in the marketplace? A. As business owners, our main objective …
Stretch Yourself: The Benefits of Stretching at Work
Healthy Living Americans spend huge portions of their lives at the office. But since we’re so busy working, most of us don’t think of our desks – or our cubicles – as ideal places for working out. Given the increasing demands, stress levels, and repetitive requirements of many of our jobs, however, it is essential to …
The Advantages of Online Therapy
Healthy Living While you might be aware that some psychologists perform psychotherapy sessions online, you might not be aware of the advantages that this mode provides. Practical Advantages The client can participate in the session from any location that allows for privacy and an Internet connection. When Internet connectivity is not good, the session can …
Caring for Your Aging Pet
Two by 2 Pets, like adults, have new and more frequent health issues as they age. A pet is considered senior at age seven and veterinarians recommend bringing them in twice a year for an examination. During this time, we can look at diet and weight management, joint health, eye health and perform lab tests …
Latest in Prevention & Treatment of Concussions
Healthy Living Children’s of Alabama, UAB Sports Medicine and the Wise Up! Initiative recently hosted their fourth annual Concussion Summit. The day-long event geared toward coaches, athletic trainers and parents emphasized the importance of post-concussion care, including “Return to Learn” protocol. Renowned pediatric neuropsychologist Gerard Gioia, MD, PhD, from Children’s National Health System in Washington, …
Radiation Oncologist at St. Vincent’s Birmingham
Radiation Oncologist at St. Vincent’s Birmingham Shares Progress in Prostate Cancer Treatment Prostate cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed cancers in the United States, and the American Cancer Society now recommends regular prostate exams for men starting as early as age 40. Unfortunately, radiation treatments for prostate cancer can irritate the rectum, causing …
