In Brief

Same-Day Joint Replacement?

Same-day joint replacement surgeries are increasingly popular. Beyond age, overall medical and fitness levels are also important. “[W]ith the techniques…

2 years ago

Smart Seating

People who use wheelchairs are at high risk for potentially complicated and painful pressure injuries, also called bedsores or pressure…

2 years ago

New Biomarker for Parkinson’s Disease

Research published in the journal Brain describes blood biomarkers that can identify the likelihood for cognitive impairment in people with…

2 years ago

7 Resources for Veterans Available Now

More than 550,000 veterans live in Illinois, according to the most recent numbers from the U.S. Census. That’s a lot of…

2 years ago

A Maverick Pharmacy

Excessive drug costs frustrate even billionaire Mark Cuban. To cope, in 2022 he started Cost Plus Drugs, an online supplier…

2 years ago

Virtual Reality Enables Empathetic Dementia Care

Catherine Samatas recently traveled from Deerfield to Israel with residents of the assisted living home where she works. But instead…

2 years ago

Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment

Many people confuse mild cognitive impairment (MCI) — memory loss that doesn’t impact daily functioning — with normal aging.  Yet,…

3 years ago

TikTok Tips for Dementia Care

Teepa Snow thought TikTok was just for singing, dancing, and funny videos. At her team’s urging, Snow, founder of the…

3 years ago

Songs for the Ages

Sandy and Jon Miller of Downers Grove are passionate about music and its power to bring people together. While running…

3 years ago

Summer Travel with Seniors

With travel back to pre-pandemic levels, people are itching to get away. But for older adults and their caregivers, travel…

3 years ago

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