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If you have one of these common knee injuries, your physician might suggest that you wear a knee brace: Sprains Ligament injury Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) also known as runner’s knee Instability in the kneecap Tendonitis Dislocated patella Peripheral neuropathy Arthritis Wearing a knee brace – a medical device known as an orthotic – can…

If you’re recovering from a leg, foot, ankle, or knee injury, or you’ve just had surgery and can’t put weight on your leg, you might need help getting around until you feel stronger. Mobility aid devices like crutches, walkers, and canes can help with balance issues. A wheelchair or a knee scooter – also known…

These days, more and more seniors want to stay in their own homes as they get older. Aging in place can help you maintain your quality of life, independence, and your connection to friends and family.  While many seniors are able to live alone in their homes without assistance, others have medical issues or disabilities…

If it’s been your life-long dream to travel around the world after retiring, you should find out whether you’ll have access to your health care insurance while you’re out of the United States.  If you’re enrolled in Medicare, you may have limited coverage in some instances, depending on the type of plan you have. Here’s…

Today in the United States, over 50 million adults are providing caregiving support to members of their families, neighbors, or friends who want to remain in their homes as they get older. These caregivers are typically unpaid and not professionally trained, but they can help with personal (custodial) care and other daily activities like shopping…

Pap smears are screening procedures that help physicians diagnose or rule out the presence of cervical cancer. Most physicians recommend that women between the ages of 21 and 65 have regular Pap smears and tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) at the same time.  During a Pap screening procedure, a health care provider takes a sample…

Today in the United States, between five and seven million people have some form of dementia, and it remains a leading cause of death for seniors across the country.  The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, but other forms like frontotemporal, Lewy body, and vascular dementia also cause people can reduce your cognitive…

In the United States, over nine million people under the age of 65 with disabilities are enrolled in Medicare. You may qualify for Medicare insurance benefits before the age of 65 if any of the following conditions apply: You have been receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for at least 24 months due to a…

Ingrown toenail is a type of nail disease that can occur more often in seniors. As nail tissue ages, toenail changes and disorders may arise. Your chances of getting an ingrown toenail might increase if: You wear shoes that don’t fit properly You cut your nails too short or improperly along the edges You have broken…

In recent years, statistics collected in the United States showed that over 41 percent of adults over the age of 60 had a body mass index over 30 and were medically considered to be obese.  Not only does obesity cause physical discomfort and make daily life activities more difficult, but it is also a dangerous…

Life Flight is a private program that provides emergency air transport for people who are paying members. However, the terms life flight, air transport, or air ambulance all refer to the same type of emergency transport services – by helicopter or airplane. This type of emergency transport may be available to sick or injured patients…

In the United States today, over fifty percent of adults aged 65 and older report that they are living with some form of incontinence.  People may lose control of their bladder and experience urinary leakage due to the following conditions: Stress incontinence – happens when the bladder is forced by sneezes, coughs, laughing, exercising, or lifting …