About Stroke
Anyone can have a stroke at any age. Your chances of having a stroke increase if you have certain risk factors. The best way to protect...
Understanding Stroke
According to the National Stroke Association, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in America and a leading cause of adult...
Healthcare Workers and Musculoskeletal Injuries
Musculoskeletal injuries among healthcare workers are due in large part to overexertion related to repeated manual patient handling...
Learn Not To Fall
For the elderly who fall and are unable to get up on their own, the period of time spent immobile often affects their health outcome....
What Can Happen After a Fall?
According to the CDC, many falls do not cause injuries. But one out of five falls does cause a serious injury such as a broken bone or a...
Back Safety Tips for Caregivers
Healthcare workers often experience musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) at a rate exceeding that of workers in construction, mining, and...
More About Caregiver Stress
Caregiving can be rewarding. It feels good to be able to care for a loved one. Spending that time together can give new meaning to your...
What Is Caregiver Stress?
Caregiver stress is due to the emotional and physical strain of caregiving. Caregivers report much higher levels of stress than people...
Are You A Caregiver?
Caregivers care for someone with an illness, injury, or disability. Caregiving can be rewarding, but it can also be challenging. Stress...
Falls In The Elderly. Did You Know?
Many unintentional falls do not cause injuries, however, statistics indicate that one out of every five falls does cause a serious...
