Falls PreventionElderly Americans are very susceptible to falls as they get older. Everyone experiences decreases in flexibility, balance, strength, and the senses as they age. This correlates to some eye-opening statistics. 1 in 4 Americans aged 65 and older fall...
How to Prevent Falling at HomePreventing falls at home begins with creating a safe and supportive environment. Start by checking all walking surfaces to ensure they are even, dry, and free of loose rugs. Good lighting is essential and helps you see obstacles clearly,...
Wound CareDiabetics must be wary of all wounds, regardless of depth or size. Diabetes, a chronic disease in which the body cannot properly use glucose the way it normally would, causes various complications that make wounds difficult to heal. Nerve damage or...
Protecting Surgical Healing After Ankle and Tibia FracturesAfter ankle or distal tibia surgery, preventing wound complications is essential for proper recovery. Incisional Negative Pressure Wound Therapy, or NPWT, has been shown to significantly lower the risk of...
Everything You Need to Know About GoutGout, typically found in diabetic patients, is an unusually painful form of arthritis caused by elevated levels of uric acid in the bloodstream. The condition typically strikes the big joint on the big toe. It has also been known...
