by the Ketcham Team | Nov 1, 2021 | HTS Therapy News, Resources, Therapy Services
BLOG: Preventing Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease in which bones become fragile and are more likely to fracture. Facts: 1 in 2 Women Over 50 Will Fracture a Bone Because of Osteoporosis 1 in 4 Men Over 50 Will Fracture a Bone Because...
by the Ketcham Team | Sep 29, 2021 | HTS Therapy News, Resources
BLOG: Taking Care of Your Joints Joint pain is one of the most common forms of pain for aging adults. As you age, the fluid that lubricates your joints decreases and the cartilage that lines your joints becomes thinner. This causes your joints to become stiff, less...
by the Ketcham Team | Sep 1, 2021 | HTS Therapy News
BLOG: What to Do After a Fall Everybody falls no matter what age, but for older adults, a fall can result in serious injuries. Knowing what to do if a fall occurs can be helpful to minimize additional injury. We recommend practicing getting up from a fall and fall...
by the Ketcham Team | Aug 2, 2021 | HTS Therapy News, Resources
BLOG: Yardwork Safety Tips Yardwork and gardening can be very rewarding and pleasurable activities for all ages. Bending, stretching, and pulling weeds from standing or sitting is great physical exercise. However, it can often lead to back pain, sore muscles, joint...
by the Ketcham Team | Jun 25, 2021 | HTS Therapy News, Resources
BLOG: A Good Night’s Sleep A common challenge that many seniors face is getting a good night’s sleep. As you age, you may notice that you nap more during the day, feel tired earlier at night, have trouble falling asleep, or wake up in the middle of the night and...
by the Ketcham Team | May 28, 2021 | HTS Therapy News, Resources, Therapy Services
BLOG: Isolation & Reduced Activity Health Risks for Seniors Throughout the health crisis, older adults have followed national health expert’s advice to stay home and socially distance. While social distancing has certainly been necessary, limited social...
