Seniors

Lessons on aging well, from a 105-year-old cyclist

At the age of 105, the French amateur cyclist and world-record holder Robert Marchand is more aerobically fit than most 50-year-olds — and appears to be getting even fitter as he ages, according to a revelatory new study of his … READ MORE

Who will care for the caregivers?

I should have put his socks back on. The thought kept nagging me as I finished my clinic notes, replaying the afternoon in my head. My final patient of the day — a man with dementia — was a late addition to the schedule, after his … READ MORE

Running may be good for your knees

Many people worry that running ruins knees. But a new study finds that the activity may in fact benefit the joint, changing the biochemical environment inside the knee in ways that could help keep it working smoothly. The Economical … READ MORE

Chair yoga helps older adults manage osteoarthritis pain

Chair yoga may produce sustained improvements in pain interference among older adults with lower extremity osteoarthritis, according to a study published December 23 in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Doctor’s … READ MORE

105-year-old French cyclist sets world record

Robert Marchand rides 22.547 kilometres in 1 hour. Nearly a century ago, Robert Marchand was told by a coach that he should give up cycling because he would never achieve anything on a bike. He proved that prediction wrong again on … READ MORE

In the Garden of Hope & Ingenuity

Rehab pioneer Dr. Geoff Fernie’s innovative path from making Pink Floyd, Cream and other rock stars look good, to doing good for millions of people with disabilities. Dr. Geoff Fernie explains how FallsLab enables researchers to … READ MORE

Caring for special-needs children at home brings high cost

Study finds that home care is beneficial for the children, but it comes at great cost to family members or guardians. U.S. families provide nearly $36 billion [USD] annually in uncompensated medical care at home to children who have … READ MORE

Relieve pain of osteoarthritis with a custom knee brace

OA is the leading cause of Total Knee Replacements and affects a third of people aged 65 and older. The incidence rate of this degenerative disease with no cure is growing. OssKin Evoke Top 2 custom knee braces we recommend to … READ MORE

Osteoporosis screening clinics in your neighbourhood pharmacy

Are you at risk for osteoporosis? As individuals continue to focus on their health, one area that people may not consider is the health of their bones. Attend an Osteoporosis Screening Clinic at London Drugs and our pharmacists will … READ MORE

Singapore pilots autonomous wheelchairs

People living longer, and having fewer kids, means that there’s an issue around being able to hire enough people to perform essential jobs. Not to mention, of course, that the tax base will inevitably shrink, reducing the money … READ MORE

Moderate activity helps older adults maintain mobility and independence

By adopting a walking routine and other moderate physical activities, older adults can recover from a major disability more quickly, and maintain their independence over time, according to a new Yale-led study. Nordic walking on a … READ MORE

Ontario’s ambitious Patients First legislation met with hope and skepticism

Carole Ann Alloway’s husband, Bill, had seven ankle surgeries due to recurring infections that were eventually found to be caused by bacteria on the hardware that had been inserted 30 years ago. Elderly’s family caregivers need … READ MORE

Keeping nursing home patients out of hospital

A significant number of hospitalizations among nursing home patients are potentially avoidable, several studies in recent years have shown. What’s more, skilled care patients do better overall when they don’t have to be moved … READ MORE

Aging caregivers of children with disabilities pushed to the breaking point

Carlo is in a wheelchair thanks to a condition called myositis. Now that he’s nearing 50 and “almost non-mobile,” he receives home care and lives with his parents who help take care of him. But that’s becoming more difficult: … READ MORE

104-year-old cyclist named world’s greatest centenarian athlete

Think you’re too old to do sport? Think again. Researchers have analysed the performances of the world’s oldest record-breakers and named a 104-year-old cyclist champion. Riding along at 103. French cyclist Robert Marchand (L), … READ MORE

Physical decline begins earlier than expected

Physical declines begin sooner in life than typically detected, often when people are still in their 50s, according to a Duke Health study that focused on a large group of U.S. adults across a variety of age groups. Martin Langer … READ MORE

When doctors have conflicts of interest

My mother-in-law is an impressive woman. At the age of 77, she still maintains a garden the size of my entire backyard, on the three acres of land she and my father-in-law, now 81, share in rural western Pennsylvania. Dave Mosher … READ MORE

Canada spends over $400 million on medicine that harms seniors

Canada spends more than $400 million annually on drugs prescribed to seniors even though the medicines should be avoided for older patients, according to new UBC research. PEI doctor warns about dangers of over-medication. Dr. Roland … READ MORE

Current thinking in surgical approaches to meniscus repair

With a Torn Meniscus, the Clock Is Ticking. Not so long ago, surgeons thought that the meniscus was a vestigial structure. If it was damaged, we cut it out. But the more we have learned, the more we understand about the necessity of … READ MORE

The top health benefits of Pilates

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only around 20 percent of the adults in this country meet physical activity guidelines for aerobic and strengthening activity. The key to meeting this requirement, many … READ MORE

AFO users must rethink concept of ‘normal’ gait

Ankle foot orthoses can make a neuromuscular patient’s gait pattern more like that of an unaffected person, but the devices can also be associated with compensations of their own. And in some patients, a more ‘normal’ gait … READ MORE

Exercise prescription for chronic conditions: A how-to guide

Exercise can be an effective component of treatment for many chronic conditions from knee osteoarthritis to type 2 diabetes, but physicians must be aware of the details of evidence-based interventions for the specific condition to … READ MORE

Using the Arts to promote healthy aging

“Movement enriches the quality of their lives,” Ms. Haas said. “It’s absolutely healing. Balance, mobility, strength — everything improves.” Throughout the country, the arts are pumping new life into the bodies and minds … READ MORE

Seniors programs and services guide 2015–2016

Published by Alberta Seniors September 2015 For more information about seniors programs and services, please call: Alberta Supports Contact Centre Toll‐free anywhere in Alberta: 1-877-644-9992 Seniors programs and services … READ MORE

Physical therapy following total knee replacement raises new concerns over referral for profit

A new study concludes that patients who undergo total knee replacement (TKR) surgery and are referred to a physical therapist (PT) not affiliated with their surgeon’s practice have fewer visits and more individualized, … READ MORE

It’s time for an “Exercise Prescription” in OA

The benefits of exercise for patients with osteoarthritis has been well documented. From strength training to low-impact exercise, researchers have explored exercise as prescription medicine for years. At the 2015 American College of … READ MORE

Telehealth services increasingly popular with consumers and insurers

Telemedicine has been more widely offered over the last five years, promoted by health plans such as Cigna Inc and New York-based insurance startup Oscar Health. As many as 15 million people used the services this year, up 50% from … READ MORE

Canadian patients had higher major complication rates after TKA

Patients from Canada who underwent total knee arthroplasty experienced a higher rate of major complications compared with patients from the United States, according to results recently published in JAMA Surgery. by Casey Tingle, … READ MORE

Fitter legs linked to a fitter brain

Polka Dot Twins, 1952. Harold Feinstein. Identical twins in Finland who shared the same sports and other physical activities as youngsters but different exercise habits as adults soon developed quite different bodies and brains, … READ MORE

Knee instability treatment may help older adults prevent falls

Interventions that reduce knee buckling may help prevent falls, fall-related injuries and adverse psychological consequences of falls in persons with knee OA. Hikers in Banff National Park Symptoms of knee instability in older adults … READ MORE

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