United CareGivers - Compassionate Skilled Nursing in Chicago's Western Suburbs and Beyond
  • Home
  • Our Services
  • Medical Care
  • Links
  • Health News
  • Employment
  • Contact
Select Page

Cockroach-Inspired Robotics Could Aid In Gait Pathology And Stabilization Of Gait

by admin | Mar 4, 2013 | Senior health

Running cockroaches start to recover from being shoved sideways before their dawdling nervous system kicks in to tell their legs what to do, researchers have found. These new insights on how biological systems stabilize could one day help engineers design steadier...

Evidence-Based Treatment Can Be Improved By Greater Representation Of Elderly Patients In Phase III Trials

by admin | Mar 3, 2013 | Senior health

The median age of patients diagnosed with advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has steadily increased over the recent years and is presently 70 years. Despite this, the elderly are significantly underrepresented in clinical trials…read the full...

Optimistic Older Adults May Face Greater Risk Of Disabilities And Death

by admin | Mar 2, 2013 | Senior health

Older people who have low expectations for a satisfying future may be more likely to live longer, healthier lives than those who see brighter days ahead, according to new research published by the American Psychological Association…read the full article

“Normal,” “Healthy” Or “Successful” Aging Can Prejudice Our Views Of Seniors

by admin | Mar 1, 2013 | Senior health

Diana McIntyre approaches her 80th birthday later this year with the same energy and zest for life of friends decades her junior. Aside from back surgery years ago, she’s never been sick and, through a busy volunteer schedule, never seems to slow down....

Proper Eating Improves Dementia Patients’ Physical And Mental Health

by admin | Feb 28, 2013 | Senior health

Dementia patients who are given an educational program to help them remember proper eating habits not only improve their physical health, but their mental health as well. The patients who receive this intervention are less likely to show depressive symptoms...

6 Ways to Save Your Eyesight

by admin | Jan 31, 2013 | Senior health

Your vision changes as you age. Here’s what you can do about it.read the full article
« Older Entries
Next Entries »

Useful Links

American Association of People with Disabilities

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

Johnson & Johnson Strength for Caring

NIH Senior Health

AARP

Alzheimer’s Association

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Benefits Check Up

National Institute on Aging

American Parkinson Disease Association

National Association for Home Care and Hospice

Health News

  • Restful Sleep Could Help Ward Off Heart Failure
  • Poll: Many Will Attend Large Indoor Holiday Events
  • Can Supplements Boost Your Immunity This Winter?
  • Is Ablation Rx the Best First Choice for A-Fib?
  • What the Pandemic Did to Workouts
Copyright © United Care Givers ǀ Solution by Intelligent Clout