Our sense of touch relies on a network of peripheral nerves that branch off the spinal cord and send signals to the brain. Nerves in our skin and throughout our bodies alert us to everything from the gentlest tickle to the most painful injury. Neuropathy, or damage to one or more … [Read more...] about It’s Heck Getting Old: Neuropathy
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Preparing for a Quick Recovery from Surgery: Bathing/Showering
While surgery might not be something patients look forward to, in many cases surgery will provide some kind of relief either from pain or disease. There are many different kinds of surgeries, from bariatric to gynecologic to thoracic, and each one comes with its own unique set of … [Read more...] about Preparing for a Quick Recovery from Surgery: Bathing/Showering
Finding Your Way Through Grief: Ways to Cope
Volunteering is one way of working through grief because it gets you out of your own experience. Grief puts a dark cloud over life and can make you feel like you will never feel happiness or joy again, but sometimes giving back to others in your darkest time brings a touch of … [Read more...] about Finding Your Way Through Grief: Ways to Cope
Finding Your Way Through Grief: What is Normal?
Disbelief and sadness are the two most common feelings associated with grief. Numbness or a dreamy sensation of shock may be your mind's way of protecting you from reality for a time. Sadness can be the lingering black-hole feeling in the pit of your stomach, and it may show … [Read more...] about Finding Your Way Through Grief: What is Normal?
6 Tips for Helping Someone Who Has Dementia
Caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia can become increasingly challenging because of social distancing, but there are ways to stay socially connected — whether your loved one is living with you or is in a long-term care community. Charles J. … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Helping Someone Who Has Dementia