Same-day joint replacement surgeries are increasingly popular. Beyond age, overall medical and fitness levels are also important. “[W]ith the techniques and protocols we have, some patients are able to go home as soon as two to three hours after their operation,” says Ravi K. Bashyal, MD, director of outpatient hip and knee replacement surgery at […]
People who use wheelchairs are at high risk for potentially complicated and painful pressure injuries, also called bedsores or pressure ulcers. These occur when a person remains seated or prone for long periods of time, Read More
Rush University System for Health recently partnered with CVS MinuteClinics to reach more people on Medicare. The collaboration enables people with Medicare who utilize CVS’s participating MinuteClinics in Chicago and some suburbs to access Read More
Research published in the journal Brain describes blood biomarkers that can identify the likelihood for cognitive impairment in people with Parkinson’s disease. National Institute on Aging researchers, along with investigators in New Zealand and Read More
More than 550,000 veterans live in Illinois, according to the most recent numbers from the U.S. Census. That’s a lot of people who could benefit from programs specifically for veterans. Yet, many are unaware Read More
Excessive drug costs frustrate even billionaire Mark Cuban. To cope, in 2022 he started Cost Plus Drugs, an online supplier of generic medications at competitive prices. Cost Plus Drugs currently sells about 800 generic medications. To access Read More
Catherine Samatas recently traveled from Deerfield to Israel with residents of the assisted living home where she works. But instead of packing suitcases and boarding a plane, Samatas and the residents settled into their seats Read More
Sandy and Jon Miller of Downers Grove are passionate about music and its power to bring people together. While running seven choirs for older adults in Chicagoland, they heard about a Twin Cities-based choir for Read More
Teepa Snow thought TikTok was just for singing, dancing, and funny videos. At her team’s urging, Snow, founder of the dementia education company Positive Approach to Care, gave #caregivertiktok a try. Her videos offer Read More
With travel back to pre-pandemic levels, people are itching to get away. But for older adults and their caregivers, travel comes with challenges — like managing mobility and keeping track of prescriptions. “When traveling with seniors, Read More