Jun 9, 2015 | Geriatrics, Neurology, Speech Pathology
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month–an annual national campaign by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association to share information about aphasia , and about those living with aphasia or caring for people with aphasia, to the general public. Aphasia is a language disorder that disrupts verbal communication by interfering with speaking, understanding, reading and writing; it is typically caused by strokes that occur on the left side of the brain. (more…)
Mar 9, 2015 | Exercise, Geriatrics, Health Tips, Rehab Medicine, Women's Health
As we age, our bones become more porous, and both men and women become prone to brittle bones, or osteoporosis. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Geriatrics, Health Tips, Vascular Health
By Jeffrey M. Levine, MD, and Michael Cioroiu, MD, FACS
Up to 40 percent of women and 17 percent of men suffer from chronic venous insufficiency, a condition marked by swollen ankles, and feelings of leg tightness or heavy, tired legs. Chronic venous insufficiency may also be associated with varicose veins, which are swollen, bulging or twisted veins that you can see through the skin. In severe cases, chronic venous insufficiency can lead to non-healing leg ulcers. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Common Illness, Exercise, Geriatrics, Health Tips, Primary Care, Safety
Guest post by Danielle Jardine, MD
New Yorkers know the drill. When summer temperatures soar into the 90s, we run from one air-conditioned venue to the next, stopping only to refill our ice-cold beverages. Breezes from approaching trains deep within the subway provide temporary relief on our way to beaches, pools or community cooling centers. But what if our jobs or activities have us outdoors or exposed to the summer heat for extended periods of time? (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Endocrinology, Geriatrics, Health Tips, Orthopedics
Remember those skeletons that hung in many of our elementary school classrooms growing up? The one component of those models is bone: humans are born with up to 270 of them! It is clearly important for us to protect this crucial framework in order to preserve a high quality of life.
One concern as we get older is osteoporosis, a condition of thin and porous bones. Aging, which we cannot prevent (at least not yet!), is the greatest risk factor for osteoporosis. Bones thin over time because the hormones estrogen and testosterone—which are important to maintaining bone density—both decline with age. We all know bone fractures can be debilitating, especially for the elderly, so, as with all medical conditions, prevention is paramount. (more…)
Updated on Jun 30, 2022 | Geriatrics, Health Tips, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedics, Rehab Medicine
Osetoarthritis (OA) involves degeneration of a joint or joints due to excessive wear and tear. While OA can affect joints throughout the body, it commonly affects those in the hand. People with hand OA often report feeling generalized pain and morning stiffness in the joints. In regard to appearance, people with hand OA often have enlarged knuckles and excessive bone growth on the sides of the fingers.
Although hand arthritis symptoms may be quite severe, there are many simple remedies that can help one decrease pain and stiffness. (more…)
June is National Aphasia Awareness Month–an annual national campaign by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association to share information about aphasia , and about those living with aphasia or caring for people with aphasia, to the general public. Aphasia is a language disorder that disrupts verbal communication by interfering with speaking, understanding, reading and writing; it is typically caused by strokes that occur on the left side of the brain. (more…)
