Rehab Select Blog

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common and growing problem in the United States today, described by some experts as epidemic. According to the CDC, an estimated 16.8 percent of adults over age 20 have CKD, and among people over age 60, the rate is even higher, at 26 percent and rapidly rising.

More seniors are on the Internet these day than ever before, using it to keep in touch with friends and family via social media, to keep up with the daily news, to pay bills or to shop. In fact, according to the latest census data, more than 42 percent of American adults over the age of 65 are spending time online, putting the power of today's technology to good use in their daily lives. As great as it is that seniors are becoming so tech-savvy, there are risks with Internet use, most notably, scams that target senior citizens.

Type 2 diabetes is a serious and very common metabolic disease that has far-ranging effects on the body, increasing a person's risk of many other serious health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease and blindness.

Seniors who are enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B will find that there are medical costs that are not covered by these plans and must be paid out of pocket.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, which is loss of intellectual abilities severe enough to impact daily life, affecting more than 5 million people in 2014, according to the Alzheimer's Association. 

Osteoporosis is characterized by deterioration in the strength and density of bones, causing them to become fragile. It happens when a person loses too much bone tissue and/or their body isn't able to make enough to maintain bone health. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, 54 million Americans have osteoporosis -- or low bone density -- that places them at risk, and about one in two women and one in four men over age 50 will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Given those statistics, knowing about prevention is essential, as is learning about osteoporosis treatment for those who are affected by the disease.

Memory loss is a problem that many people face as they reach middle age and beyond. For most, it is a fairly minor –  but very annoying – problem, with small instances of forgetfulness, such as misplacing the car keys, forgetting appointments or having difficulty recalling names. If you've spent entirely too much time lately being annoyed or embarrassed by small memory lapses, you should know that there are things you can do to improve your memory, including increasing brain-healthy foods in your diet.

Diabetes is a difficult disease to live with, but it is also one that an increasing number of people have to deal with. In 2010 about 25.8 million people in the United States had diabetes, but in 2012 that figure went up to 29.1 million.

Diabetes management is extremely important for those who have this ailment, since it can be very devastating if it is not treated the way it needs to be. With the proper care and attention paid to diabetes, it is possible to greatly minimize the effects that it has on your life. Here are some of the best strategies to keep your diabetes under control.

As people get older, one bodily structure that tends to deteriorate is the bone system. Bones are critical for everyday life, but many seniors have trouble with the health of their bones; due to age, certain types of diseases can cause bones to wear down more quickly than normal.

Having surgery is a big step: it requires advance preparation and the selection of a healthcare provider in which the patient has total faith. While many people may focus on the surgical procedure itself, for some patients the post-surgical period is just as important. It is during this time when patients recover their bodies so that they can regain full use of the areas that were operated on.

Rehabilitation therapy has changed a great deal, however. If you or a loved one will be undergoing surgery that requires post-surgical therapy, it is important that you know what to expect.