Therapeutic Resources Blog
Rising Obesity Rates Put Strain on Nursing Homes
December 30, 2015
Obesity is redrawing the common imagery of old age: The slight nursing home resident is giving way to the obese senior, hampered by diabetes, disability and other weight-related ailments. Facilities that have long cared for older adults are increasingly overwhelmed — and unprepared — to care for this new group of morbidly heavy patients. Read More »
Study in twins shows fitter legs linked to slower brain aging
December 29, 2015
Muscle fitness as measured by power in the legs is strongly associated with a decreased rate of aging in the brain, according to researchers at Kings College London. The study, published Nov. 10 in the journal Gerontology, suggests simple interventions, such as increased levels of walking, targeted to improve leg power Read More »
Slow walking speed in elderly associated with Alzheimer’s hallmarks
December 28, 2015
How fast elderly people walk might be related to the amount of amyloid they have built up in their brains, even if they don’t yet have symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Read More »
Happy Holidays from Therapeutic Resources!
December 25, 2015
Therapeutic Resources wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season. Read More »