Falls are one of the most dangerous things that a senior can experience. They can lead to hospitalizations, injuries, long-term health problems and even death. Statistics from the Centers for Disease Control(CDC) illustrate just how dangerous falls can be…. Full Story>
New York Times: Hunched Over a Microscope, He Sketched the Secrets of How the Brain Works
Some microscopes today are so powerful that they can create a picture of the gap between brain cells, which is thousands of times smaller than the width of a human hair. They can even reveal the tiny sacs carrying even tinier nuggets of information to cross over that gap to form memories. And in colorful snapshots made possible by a giant magnet, we can see the activity of 100 billion brain cells talking…. Full Story>
Kaiser Health News: Medicare’s Coverage Of Therapy Services Again Is In Center Of Court Dispute
Four years after Medicare officials agreed in a landmark court settlement that seniors cannot be denied coverage for physical therapy and other skilled care simply because their condition is not improving, patients are still being turned away.
“The Right Way to Fall”
Here’s another interesting article from Tuesday’s New York Times about the “right way to fall.” Apparently young kids are the best fallers because they have no fear or embarrassment; they don’t try to catch themselves.“Exercise Can Be a Boon to People” with PD
Here’s an interesting article in today’s New York Times about the value of exercise for those with Parkinson’s.
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