 By: Dr. Beth Templin
Knee pain, stiffness, and weakness are some of the most common complaints of "old age". Why is that? The knee is the largest joint in the body and bears much of our weight during daily activities. If the knee joint loses its flexibility, becomes weak, or is out of alignment, it leads to pain, swelling, and loss of function.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
As we age, we experience changes in our bodies. While some are due to the aging process itself, more often we experience these changes because of decreased physical activity in our every day lives. As far as our hips are concerned, pain is the biggest issue we see as we age. The cause of this discomfort is from the "wear and tear" we place on the joints over time. You can delay or lessen the impact of this "wear and tear" by keeping your joints healthy. The best way to do this is to maintain good strength and alignment of your hips.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
April is Parkinson's awareness month and this is the perfect opportunity to highlight why exercise is so vital to those living with Parkinson's Disease (PD). The relationship between PD and exercise has been well researched. What's been found is that not all exercises are created equal. In a previous article, we discussed the importance of having certain key principles incorporated into your exercise routine. They were high effort, complex movements, whole body activities that work on upright posture and big movements. So why are those recommended?  By: Dr. Beth Templin
As you age, your body may experience some predictable changes. One of those changes is in your shoulders. Many people begin to experience stiffness and pain in their shoulders. This starts to affect their ability to perform every day activities like reaching overhead, washing their hair, fastening a bra or putting on a coat. Though it may be common with age, developing shoulder issues is not a normal or inevitable part of the aging process. Most often, these issues are caused by weakness and lack of flexibility from several years of declining use of the shoulders. Fortunately, there are activities you can perform to prevent these issues from developing or worsening.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
Diabetes is a common condition affecting many aging adults. Currently there are more than 34 million Americans who have been diagnosed with diabetes and another 88 million who have pre-diabetes. As most people are aware, diabetes happens when you have too much sugar in your blood. The extra sugar in the blood causes damage to so many areas of your body, leading to the many complications of diabetes. These include: loss of vision, damage to your kidneys and cardiovascular disease.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
A new year brings a renewed sense of motivations and expectations for so many people. After all, we start with a "clean slate" and have the opportunity to reinvent ourselves. I frequently hear from people how they wish they'd found us sooner or reached out to us earlier. They wish they would have decided to make their health, fitness and independence a priority earlier in their lives. Too many times people wait too long before making this decision and seeking out help.  By: Dr. Beth Templin As a child, or perhaps as you were raising your own children, you went to a pediatrician for your medical care. Pediatricians specialize in the health and wellness of children. They have received specialized training to diagnose and treat ailments that are specific to children. They know what is normal and what is not normal about development. There are many types of specialists. They have received advanced education and clinical training to be experts in their field. Just as pediatricians are specialists for children, there is a field of specialists for older adults, known as geriatrics.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
We have the pleasure of working with people who have Parkinson's Disease (PD) at HouseFit every day. It's one of our specialties. People with PD can present with a large variety of symptoms, making everyone with PD look different from others who have the same diagnosis. The four main symptoms of PD are tremors, slowness of movement, stiffness, and impaired balance.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
The goal to Age In Place is common among many of the people we work with here at HouseFit. They want to continue living in their current home for as long as possible. It requires staying healthy and active so they can not only take care of themselves but continue to take care of all the day to day activities of managing a house.  By: Dr. Beth Templin
About a month ago, I had the pleasure of being admitted to the hospital through the Emergency Room for removal of my gallbladder. Being hospitalized was an adventure and it provided me with some very good learning experiences. I want to share one of those with you today. |
AUTHORDr. Beth helps adults 55+ maximize their independence and fitness, so they can continue to enjoy a full and active life. Archives
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