The number of hip and knee replacements performed in the United States yearly is currently more than one million and is expected to surpass four million by the year 2030. If you are suffering from severe arthritis or another debilitating joint condition, the chances are you will be among them. You’re not alone. Joint replacements […]
As we age, changes occur in our bodies that impact our flexibility, mobility and overall health. How we adapt and adjust to them may determine how well we age, if we are able to avoid injuries and complications and if can live life to the fullest. As with most things in life, planning ahead is […]
Lindsay McKenzie of Alden Estates of Skokie has put together 5 tips for choosing a short-term post-hospital rehab center. Take a Tour If there is one nonnegotiable in finding the right rehab center, it is taking a tour. Lindsay suggests calling rehab centers as soon as the physician’s office confirms a hospital date. She […]
