As the body ages, bones can weaken. This can impact your ability to stand or walk, and put you more at risk for fractures. This is even more of a concern for people living with arthritis or osteoporosis. One of the best ways to strengthen bones and prevent osteoporosis is by getting regular exercise. Even if you already [...]
Hundreds of thousands of people living with COPD face certain challenges and frustrations, such as no longer being physically able to do things as easily as before. Living with COPD can also bring on emotional challenges. But knowing how to manage the disease and taking advantage of the support that is available can significantly improve and enhance [...]
When you're healthy, it’s easy to take for granted the little things you do every day, like simply getting out of bed, taking care of your daily needs, and getting dressed. However, many people recovering from a serious injury or illness – such as after suffering brain damage from a stroke – are faced with [...]
A recent study claims that forms of dementia like Alzheimer's disease are not an inevitable part of the aging process. In fact, the researchers claim that more than one in three dementia cases might be preventable through nine lifestyle changes in different phases of your life. There are currently more than five million Americans living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, [...]
First, try to place less emphasis on the holidays and more on spending time together. A few ideas you and your Idaho senior can use to prevent or beat the blues include: Utilize video chat: Loneliness during the holiday season can contribute to feeling blue. But adult children with busy schedules might struggle to find [...]
We are looking for cash donations for the employees of Safe Haven who all lost their jobs due to a tragic fire that destroyed Safe Haven Hospital and Care Center. We will match any cash donations, up to $5,000! Please drop off cash donations at our office (1009 W. Quinn Road in Pocatello). If writing [...]
A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast to check for breast cancer. Mammograms can help find breast cancer early. Most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. If you are age 40 through 49, talk with your doctor about when to start getting mammograms and how often to get them. [...]
Getting vaccinated according to the recommended immunization schedule is one of the most important things a parent can do to protect their child’s health. Diseases can quickly spread among groups of children who aren’t vaccinated. Whether it’s a baby starting at a new child care facility, a toddler heading to preschool, a student going back [...]
Here are nine answers to common questions about Alzheimer’s from WebMD. 1. Are there any bad side effects from Alzheimer’s drugs? A person with Alzheimer’s disease may be taking medicines to treat their symptoms and other health problems they have. But when they take many medications at once, there’s a higher chance they’ll have a [...]
