Posts By: Justin Thrasher
Justin Thrasher
American Diabetes Month
The vision of the American Diabetes Association is a life free of diabetes and all of its burdens. Raising awareness of this ever-growing disease is one of the main efforts behind the mission of the Association. American Diabetes Month® (ADM)
Recognizing the need for Home Care
Asking for help is something no one is particularly fond of, and for the elderly, it rings that more true. It’s important to take the time as children or grandchildren in discussing the needs of elderly loved ones and taking
Exercise for Hip Health
Hips are a common source of injury in adults and account for many senior disabilities. In fact, there were 332,000 total hip replacements done in the United States in 2010 and the majority of these surgeries are performed on senior patients. It
Safety modifications of seniors’ homes help save on medical costs
Studies have shown that living at home is better for the mental health of seniors, who are happier in a familiar environment where they can live independently. John Hopkins University has received a $4.1 million grant from Medicare to help
Where are the Baby Boomers?
Baby Boomer is the term given to Americans born between 1946 and 1964… 76.4 million of them to be exact. Theories suggest the reason was because young people were confident the Post WWII future would be prosperous and many older
