Practice Key to Restoring Swallowing Function for Stroke Patients
On average, a healthy adult swallows at least once a minute (when not eating or drinking) in a natural process called deglutition. Like other movements, swallowing is a complex combination of neural impulses from the brain communicating with muscles in the face,...
Volunteering Benefits Seniors Physically & Mentally
For some, the Holiday Season can be a time of social isolation and loneliness. This can be especially true for older adults who live alone. Research shows social isolation can have adverse effects such as depression, reduced cognitive function, decreased activity, and...
Be SMART when setting health goals
While annual statistics are bleak when it comes to the success rates of New Year’s resolutions, don’t conclude that goalsetting is a fruitless endeavor, simply resolve to set smarter goals. “Setting small, attainable goals throughout the year, instead of a singular,...