Many people complain of arthritis during different times of their lives, but usually it becomes more apparent when one becomes older. Can you cure someone from arthritis?

While arthritis isn’t usually cured, there are many small changes you can make in lifestyle to improve your condition and make you feel better.

Women wanting the highest quality images from their mammograms can now get exactly that at Utah Imaging’s new outpatient imaging center located in Washington Terrace (near South Ogden).

As the elderly population increases, so does the very disturbing problem of elder abuse.  According to best available estimates, between 1 to 2 million Americans age 65 and older have been injured, exploited or mistreated.

The loss of a loved one has a profound effect on a person, which is not limited to an emotional response but can be manifested in physical and mental ways that maffect your health.  If you are grieving here are some tips to help protect yourself.

Only 14 percent of physicians routinely screen for hearing loss during a physical. Since most people with hearing loss hear just fine in a quiet setting like a doctor’s office, it can be nearly impossible for their physician to recognize a hearing problem.

This is the first in a series of articles that will attempt to explain how you can take care of your heart and blood vessels.  By doing so, you will also be taking care of your body at the same time.

When patients are diagnosed with cataracts, most doctors agree that the time to have cataract surgeryis when the quality of their patient’s vision begins to interfere with the things they like to do most inlife.  Thanks to recent advancements, cataract surgery may allow you to ‘see young again’ with the latest advancements in multifocal lens implant technology.

To sell or not to sell is the critical dilemma many senior’s face in today’s sluggish housing economy. While some have chosen to hold on to their beloved, hard-earned abodes in hopes of a healthier market, many seniors are forced into liquidation to fund necessary care and accommodations such as retirement and assisted living.

If you or someone you know suspects that they have hearing loss, contact the most qualified hearing professional, an audiologist, for a thorough evaluation of your hearing.

The senior care industry has grown dramatically in recent years along with the number of seniors needing care. Some seniors move into assisted living facilities or skilled nursing facilities as chronic conditions begin to affect their daily lives.

The June 16th issue of Newsweek magazine states that 80 years of age is the new 50. This is due to better diet, exercise, and better medical care. People are learning how to take better care of their health. This awareness includes sufficient sleep and proper care of teeth and gums.

Hospice care takes place wherever the need exists--usually the person’s home.  About 80% of hospice care takes place at home.  Services are provided wherever the person resides (facilities).

Breast cancer isn’t easy. Waiting for the diagnosis, going through procedures to let doctors understand your cancer and work out a treatment plan, then getting treatment—it all feels like your life is on hold.

Today’s adult attendees are often surprised at the many activities that reflect their active lifestyle.  At any given Salt Lake County center you will find older adults enjoying activities such as Tai Chi, Yoga, hiking, dance and computer classes, as well as art, travel, book clubs and writing classes.

In the United States there are between 20 and 25 million persons who suffer from venous insufficiency of the lower extremity superficial vein system.  Of these patients, 500,000 suffer from venous stasis ulceration of the lower extremity.

As you prepare for the storms of life that may or may not come, what provisions do you have to help you stay afloat: fire insurance, car insurance, health insurance, disability insurance, long term care insurance?

Ms Keller was once asked whether she considered vision or hearing more important. She replied: The problems of deafness are deeper and more complex, if not more important, than those of blindness.

The fee seemed high, but the nightmares of probate convinced them they saved a bundle. It’s too late to help Bill and Leslie, but I want you to know two secrets.

The main problem with the American diet is that we get plenty of calories, but not enough nutrients. I am convinced that 90-95% of all health problems are actually problems of poor nutrition.