In response to my column on products and technology that can keep seniors safe at home, a reader asked, “Are there inexpensive things that I can do to make my home safe?” Mary Voytek, a registered and licensed occupational therapist, wrote the following: “One thing that saddens me is when I go to a person’s…
Recently, concussions have received greater community attention secondary to spotlighted concussed athletes in the NFL, NHL, and even NASCAR. Understanding concussions and how to best treat them has changed with research and medical advancement. Gone is the belief that a person with a concussion needs to be woken up hourly throughout the night. Also, it’s…
What is Tennis Elbow/Lateral Epicondylosis? You might have had a pain in the elbow and wondered what was causing it. One possibility is lateral epicondylosis, or what is commonly referred to as “tennis elbow.” Even if you are not a tennis fan, the condition can affect you while at work, in the yard, or in…