Author: Global Health Aging

  • HO-HO-H2O: Aquatic Therapy and Exercise Gifts

    HO-HO-H2O: Aquatic Therapy and Exercise Gifts

    For the Christmas season, Felecia Fischell, aquatic specialist, has written a personal piece on  shopping for aquatic gifts. The noodle is by far the most useful and versatile piece of aquatic equipment, and experientially speaking, HYDRO-FIT® sells the best product on the market. The HYDRO-FIT density foam has the longest shelf life I have ever…

  • Microneedles: A New Innovation in Medical Care for the Elderly

    Microneedles: A New Innovation in Medical Care for the Elderly

      Rita Barrock is an 84-year-old Alzheimer’s patient. She lives in a nursing home, where she has to be under constant supervision. One of the daily challenges that the nurses who care for her face, is getting her to take her medication. As an Alzheimer’s patient, Barrock is not always compliant with her medication –…

  • Monthly News Roundup – December 2015

    Monthly News Roundup – December 2015

    In November, the blog observed National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. Many topics related to Alzheimer’s and caregiving were covered and with two new copy editors, the goal is to continue producing quality articles for our readers. The blog is also hosting a book giveaway so make sure to participate! The…