The concept of virtual reality (VR) is not a new one. We’ve seen it in movies and science fiction stories for years. But it’s only been very recently that VR has been readily accessible to the average person. The Oculus headset from Meta … [Read more...]
What is Cognitive Functional Therapy?
Recently, I published an article about the importance of research and how research is one of the driving factors that helps to improve treatment and care for everyone–including seniors and their care. In that blog, Cognitive Functional … [Read more...]
The Connection Between Chronic Pain and Health as We Age
Chronic pain has a lasting impact on someone’s quality of life. A new study from Great Britain indicates that those who suffer from chronic pain face complications with their health and quality of life for decades to come. The … [Read more...]
The Amazing Human Brain!
A new study indicates that the adult brain might be a lot more flexible than we once thought. There’s an indication that those who are born blind might be able to recover sight in a small degree because of the brain’s ability to heal itself … [Read more...]
Is Nervous System Repair Possible for Seniors?
At this time, there are no drugs that have been approved by the FDA when it comes to helping repair damage done to the nervous system. However, a team of researchers believes that this might be about to change after a successful study that … [Read more...]
How Does Alzheimer’s Progress?
A team of scientists now believe that they have a better understanding of how Alzheimer’s disease progresses through the brain. It all revolves around a protein referred to as tau, and how it transforms into a diseased … [Read more...]
Not All Post-Stroke Therapies are as Effective as Once Thought
After someone suffers from a bleeding stroke or from an intracerebral hemorrhage, it has been common practice to prescribe methods of helping with recovery, such as compression socks, anti-seizure medications, and steroids. However, new … [Read more...]
Tai Chi and Stroke Survivors
Tai Chi is well known as a form of exercise and stretching. Based on martial arts, tai chi promotes movement and meditation. Originally, it was a martial art itself, but over the years has become more widely used as a form of rehabilitation … [Read more...]
Another Leap Forward in the Fight Against Parkinson’s
Recently, a team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen took a big step forward when it comes to research regarding Parkinson’s disease. The team believes that this will make treatment for those with this disease even more … [Read more...]
Physical Recovery After a Stroke
New techniques in therapy after a stroke might lead to better motor, sensory, and cognitive recovery, according to a new study that was recently published in the journal, Med. The study indicates that electrostimulation can be … [Read more...]
Regaining Speech After a Stroke
New research from the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care might be the next step toward helping stroke patients make a more complete recovery. Their new study indicates that individualized brain stimulation therapy helps those that … [Read more...]
Recovering Speech After a Stroke
A new study indicates that intensive speech therapy might not be the best method for helping someone regain their speech after they suffer from a stroke. Rather than bunch the bulk of speech therapy within the first six to eight weeks after … [Read more...]