How Joint Injections Impact Recovery
Learn how joint injections can be used in the treatment of pain related to osteoarthritis.
What is pain really?
Pain is everywhere with an estimated 20% of people in the US who have a chronic pain diagnosis. Learn about how pain works and different ways to manage it.
What Is a Hospitalist?
While going to the hospital is rarely the goal, it might be inevitable at one point or another. With age, the risk of developing a
What Is a SNF-ist?
While a hospitalist refers to someone who works in a hospital, a SNFist refers to those who work in a skilled nursing facility, or SNF.
Eight Benefits of Virtual Reality for Pain Management
Virtual reality can help to reduce pain in many ways. Lightyear Health is here to share the benefits of VR pain management and how to get started.
Women’s History Month Quotes, Facts & More
March is Women’s History Month, and it’s when we take a little bit of extra time to honor and educate ourselves about the many contributions
What is the Difference between Mental Health and Behavioral Health?
Mental health refers to internal emotional state, behavioral health is more concerned about the outward expression of these internal feelings.
What Is Physiatry?
Physiatry is a specialized area of medicine focused on preventing, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating conditions that complicate daily living.
What Is PM&R? Everything You Need To Know
PM&R is a medical specialty that can vastly improve musculoskeletal conditions. Read on to learn how it can improve your loved one’s quality of life.
The Difference Between Psychologist and Psychiatrist
Psychology and psychiatry both deal with mental health, but you’ll want to know the key differences so you know what kind of help each has to offer.
What Is a Geriatric Specialist? What They Do, Benefits and the Bottom Line
Our health needs change as we age. Geriatricians are specialists who are trained to diagnose and treat conditions associated with aging.
3 Ways to Combat Caregiver Burnout
For most families, caregiving for a loved one becomes a natural progression within a family unit. So much so, the National Institute of Aging reports
What is a Patient Advocate?
When older adults become less functionally independent, it’s hard enough as it is. As a caregiver or family member, it can be stressful to think
Functional Exercises for Seniors and Family
As seniors grow older, it can become more difficult to complete daily activities. Things like bending down to grab the newspaper, pulling a jug of
Cognitive Activities and Exercises For Seniors
As time progresses, many of us understand the importance of keeping the mind and body sharp. Cognitive and physical ability may weaken with age, so
A Geriatric Doctor’s Role To a Person with Dementia
It’s no secret that seniors need a little bit of extra care to keep themselves safe from physical injury as they get older. But, typical
Top 5 Core Exercises for Seniors
While seniors can’t necessarily go for runs, deadlift barbells, or do chin-ups at the gym like they might have been able to do earlier in
Important Tasks That the Elderly Need Assistance With
Even if you’re physically and mentally healthy, aging can take a toll on your ability to perform daily tasks. Weakening bones, thinning skin, decreasing muscle,
5 Tips For Reducing The Risk Of Stumbles And Falls
One in four Americans over the age of 65 falls each year, and every 11 seconds, an older adult goes to the emergency room due to falling. Even with eye-opening stats like these, many falls can be prevented with a few precautionary measures.
Common Causes Of Urinary Incontinence In Seniors
Nearly 40% of people over the age of 65 who live in residential care facilities experience incontinence for a variety of reasons, which we explore here. No matter the cause, there is help for your urinary incontinence.
