Dr. Katherine McDermont is a board certified Chiropractic Neurologist with a practice in San Mateo, CA. She treats patients with balance and vertigo problems, sciatica, neck and back pain, concussion and sports injuries as well as anxiety and depression. We invited her to explain what Functional Neurology is and how it can help patients who suffer from …
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Dogs are loyal, loving, and lively companions. When properly trained, they can offer much more than unconditional friendship. A trained Service or Therapy dog is a valuable caregiver for an elderly or disabled person, providing greater safety and independence for its owner. Jean Cary is a dog trainer with over 30-years experience. She offers in-home training of Service Dogs for seniors …
The bathroom is one of the most dangerous rooms in the house for the elderly and for those with ambulatory impairments. In fact, the bathroom is the most common setting for nonfatal injuries involving slips, sprains, fractures and concussions. While there is already a lot of information on ways that families can modify a bathroom for …
Vitamin D is getting a lot of attention in the nutritional and medical fields these days. Vitamin D2 (which comes from plants sources) and Vitamin D3 (which is made by human skin when exposed to sunlight) are important to all humans, and, especially for the elderly. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium to maintain strong …
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It’s officially Fall and the days are growing shorter rather quickly. With Daylight Savings right around the corner, now is the perfect time to do a home safety check, especially if you are living with someone who is elderly and has visual impairment or physical disabilities. Each year, 28 – 35 % of adults age …
Falls Among Older Adults: An Overview How big is the problem? What outcomes are linked to falls? Who is at risk? Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can lead to moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and can even increase the risk of …
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