HTS Blog

Chronic Pain:

Managing Chronic Pain: Key Aspects That Every Patient Should Consider

Chronic pain is the type of pain that affects one’s well-being for 12 weeks or more, even when the initial causes of pain, such as an injury, have already been addressed. According to recent statistics cited by the National Institute of Neurological…
Balance

Better Balance

Maintaining good physical balance is important to all of us, especially those over 55. We know that when our balance is jeopardized, even slightly, we lose confidence in our abilities.  This fear of falling and general loss of balance are more…
wellness programs

Importance of Wellness Programming in Senior Living Communities

Regardless of their background, age or medical history, most seniors are dealing with the same wellness issues that impact their well-being, including depression, reduced mobility, lack of independence, safety concerns, and age-specific health…
hydration

Understanding the Importance of Proper Hydration

During summer, the media and our doctors always advise us to minimize heat wave exposure, spend more time indoors, and drink as much water as possible. In theory, we all know that we should drink those 8 glasses of water on a daily basis to…
Cataract

Cataracts & Vision Rehabilitation

Making the most of the beautiful things life has to offer can be quite difficult for those struggling to overcome the limitations set in place by vision loss or permanent blindness. Low vision is the term used to refer to a visual impairment…
stroke

Understanding Stroke

Facts About Stroke According to the numbers provided by the American Stroke Association, someone in the US has a stroke every 40 seconds. As the third leading cause of death in the United States, strokes most commonly occur in individuals…
Aphasia
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Managing Aphasia

Therapy to Restore Speech Lost to Aphasia Did you know that strokes are the fifth most common cause of disability in the U.S? Strokes can be caused by a plethora of factors, including vascular malformations, trauma, and elevated blood pressure.…
Stroke Rehabilitation
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Post Stroke Rehabilitation

Understanding Stroke Risk According to the numbers provided by the American Stroke Association, someone in the US has a stroke every 40 seconds. The fact that strokes are often ignored or mishandled is just as disturbing. According to the…
Osteoporosis
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Physical Therapy Can Help Osteoporosis

Healthy bones are an invaluable asset at any age, allowing individuals to move freely, conduct daily tasks at a normal pace, embrace healthy, active lifestyles and avoid pain and discomfort like the ones caused by osteoporosis. What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis…
aging parents
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How Senior Care Communities Can Help Adult Children Handle the Needs of Aging Parents

Caring for aging parents requires special care and finding the best methods to overcome the stress, sadness, and anxiety that the child-parent role reversal inevitably brings along is usually a priority for caring children. Caring for an…
Work-Life Balance
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Achieving Your Optimal Work-Life Balance

Achieving a work-life balance is a concept involving choices and priorities related to the professional (career, work, education) versus the personal (family, friends, recreation) aspects of daily life. These choices may be routine and impact…
Earning a Job:
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Earning a Job in the Age of Social Media – 5 Great Tips

As social media continues to dominate our daily lives, it’s more important than ever to consider your online presence when searching for and earning a job. According to Jobvite, a top online recruiting platform, up to 92% of Recruiters and…