By Rein Tideiksaar Ph.D., PA-C Walking aids (canes and walkers) are commonly used by elders. But are they safe? According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), falls involving walking aids are responsible or an…
By Chris Miller (original at HealthWorksCollective) A new robotic device designed to help those with paraplegia stand and function as if they were walking is expected to hit the market as early as next month. Known…
According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, a caregiving spouse who is between the ages of 66 and 96 and under excessive mental or emotional strain has a 63 percent greater risk of dying compared to those…