March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), someone in the United States experiences a traumatic brain injury every 13 seconds. Traumatic brain injuries are defined as a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the brain function after birth. Learn more…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three older adults over the age of 65 fall each year. If you have aging parents, it’s important to determine when it’s time to “fall proof” their home or living area. Mercy therapist Cindy Hallgren provides 14 helpful tips on how to do…
According to the Arthritis Foundation, “‘arthritis is not a single disease; it is an informal way of referring to joint pain or joint disease.’” With more than 100 different types, arthritis affects people of all ages, and it’s the leading cause of disability in the United States. Learn more about arthritis and how you can…
