Alzheimer's disease is an illness that causes abnormal destruction of the brain during the aging process. It’s a form of "dementia," which is a general term for a disease leading to loss of normal memory and thinking that...
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common condition that occurs when blood flow to the periphery, or limbs, of the body is restricted by narrowed arteries. A little more than 118 million people worldwide were living with...
Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder behind Alzheimer's disease. It affects the parts of the brain responsible for motor control and presents unique challenges that require a...
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, is a common condition that affects men as they age. In fact, 50 percent of men ages 50 or older may have symptoms. That percentage increases by 10 with...
With age comes wisdom. Unfortunately, trips, falls and injuries may come with it too. There are several reasons for that...
Joint replacement surgery has evolved over the years. Technology and techniques have improved, outcomes are better, and...
When you think of physical therapy, you think of exercising, right? I occasionally meet patients who are afraid of...
An often-overlooked part of end-of-life planning is setting up a living will, sometimes referred to as an advance...
As we age, there are many changes to our musculoskeletal system. Some of the effects of aging can be delayed or...
In the recent past, hip or knee replacement surgery required a lengthy hospital stay for recuperation. That was...
As we age, the body changes in many ways. Some things we think of as normal signs of aging, such as the appearance of...
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a common movement disorder that affects approximately one...