Depression is a serious issue for older adults. This includes adults with and without health conditions, though many of the disorders that elderly adults are subject to can come with their own mental health issues. For example, dementia can worsen or even itself be a cause of depression. One of the biggest issues that people […]
Study Review Finds Massage Therapy In Older People Promotes Well-Being, Care In Residential Care Settings
The full abstract is titled Massage, a complementary therapy effectively promoting the health and well-being of older people in residential care settings: a review of the literature This study was a review of fourteen studies of massage therapy provided to elderly residents in residential care settings. Presumably, this means primarily nursing homes, but there […]
If you live in a snowy area, such as New Jersey or New York, chances are pretty high that you will see snow. You might even see snow that stays on the ground for quite a while, preventing you from enjoying outdoor activities. At some point, regardless of the snow, you may have to walk […]
Patients suffering from cancer can often have side-effects related to their conventional medical treatment. These can include stomach and digestive issues, including nausea and vomiting, weight loss, and other unpleasant effects. Sometimes patients are prepared for them, but often this is not the case. People suffering from cancer are also often overlooked as a population […]