In 2020, 77 percent of older adults (aged 50 & over) owned a smartphone, and more than half of older adults owned a tablet.1 Three quarters of all adults aged 50 & over interacts with social media on a regular …
Read PostI had an awesome time at Capitol Hill Day. One of my favorite parts was collaboration and comradery with people I respect like-minded professors, physical therapists, and students from across the Florida state. I walked into the reception hall at …
Read PostStroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted, causing brain cells to die1,2. Stroke can cause a variety of symptoms like weakness, paralysis, speech difficulties, memory loss, cognitive …
Read PostCaregiving for others can be a stressful and difficult task. Whether it’s becoming a caregiver for an aging parent, spouse, child, or any loved one, we often dive in heads first with little to no experience or advice on how …
Read PostWhat is Patient- and Family-Centered Care? Patient- and Family-centered care (PFCC) can be defined in numerous ways depending on the source. In general, PFCC is a model for how healthcare services are delivered. The patient and their family, and the …
Read PostKeeping up with physical therapy during the holidays is tough. There are so many other things to do – cooking, parties, shopping, traveling, and visiting with family and friends. But if you’re in physical therapy over the holidays, there’s a …
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