If you're like me, you exclaimed several times over the last month about the beauty that surrounds us. It's that time of the year when dawn arrives earlier and the air is pleasant. A walk to work, a walk after dinner, having a meal out with friends - these are all things we appreciate even more at this time of…
The lens is a transparent structure that lets light into the eye. Cataracts are cloudy areas that form in the lens. Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 40, but cataract surgery is a routine operation nowadays and the most common kind of eye surgery. The number of cataracts is increasing with the…
It's just around the corner. Independence Day. July 4th brings families together. We play outdoors, maybe do some swimming and take walks. If possible, we watch fireworks with our families. One thing we all seem to do over the July 4th holiday is GRILL! And who doesn't like food that is grilled! It's all good, right? Truth is, sometimes grilled…
This time every year I realize how much I enjoy getting outdoors. Birds are singing and new blooms seem to pop up every day. Sometimes when I walk through the neighborhood or go for a hike I'm reminded of just how GREEN everything is! It's such a refreshing feeling to get out and enjoy nature. That whole scenario gets harder…
Richard S. was a senior manager at a small company and next in line for a vice presidency. His wife worked as a free-lance writer. They had three active teenagers. Life had its ups and downs, but overall it was quite comfortable-happy marriage, nice home, occasional travel, and a close circle of friends. One night that all changed. Richard had…
In the past five years, Gabby Giffords has hiked the Grand Canyon, gone skydiving, raced in a 40-mile bike ride and founded an advocacy group that helped persuade President Barack Obama to take executive action on gun control. That's while recovering from a gunshot wound that nearly killed her, learning to speak again and rehabilitating. Friday marks the anniversary of…
Aphasia is a language disorder that can affect a person's use of language. It can impact their ability to speak, to understand, to read and to write, but not necessarily all of these. It often happens as the result of a stroke. Aphasia can happen as a result of brain damage linked to 9 percent and 62 percent of people…
Potomac Caregivers are an integral part of the stroke rehabilitation process. It’s a challenging job with a lot to keep in mind. In this guide from the American Stroke Association, the value caregivers provide is recognized as important to recovery. A stroke survivor’s family is often the most important source of long-term support during recovery and rehabilitation. Taking care of…
May is also National Stroke Awareness Month. For those who have suffered a stroke, the rehabilitation process can be a time of fear and apprehension. In this article from the National Stroke Association, there are some common post-stoke conditions listed with information on how they can be managed. There are many conditions that may develop after a stroke. Most are…
Baby boomers are more active than ever before. Read this article from the Washington Post and see just how seniors are changing the way we think about "old-age." First came “villages,” hyper-local groups created by aging neighbors to build a greater sense of community and help each other grow old at while remaining at home. These nonprofit groups arranged volunteer…
