How did you come to own a flower shop? Well, in thinking back, it was just a stroke of good luck. It was really my husband’s business adventure. He had financed his college education by working part time in a local flower shop. Years later, he ended up buying a flower shop with a […]
How the Holidays Impact Family Members with Dementia or Alzheimer’s
Guest Post by Aging Life Care Expert, Debra Feldman The holidays are a challenging time for everyone. Families gather from across the country, and there is a great deal of hustle and bustle. Days are hectic and full. Imagine how overwhelming the holiday celebrations might be for those family members with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Challenges […]
Active Summer? Here are Some Tips to Keep you Safe
Summer in Chicago is finally here! Do you have any big plans? As you’re going about your outdoor activities this summer, don’t forget to be mindful of your body to keep it performing at it’s best. Here are a few “common sense” tips that are worth repeating, as it’s easy to get caught up in […]
How to Bend Over Without Pain: Hip Hinging
I went out for a walk the other day and saw my 88 year old neighbor, Erika, taking out some garbage. As I have a tendency to do, I watched how she was using her body – and she was hip hinging! In other words, she was keeping her back straight and bending or hinging at […]
What is at the Core of Many Pain Problems?
Different people might suffer from different kinds of pain, yet the core of their problems is often the same. Take these four people, for example: Kirk had shoulder pain while doing some of his exercises. Gail had had 2 metatarsal fractures in the same foot in a year’s time. Lisa had jaw pain for the […]
Meet my Mom: Our Front Desk Employee
I’ve been told getting a good front desk person is the most difficult hire of any small business. Lucky for me, I didn’t have to search far for just that perfect person, my mother. As she only comes in once a week, not all of you have met her, but those of you who have, […]
“I Can’t Do What I Did 10 Years Ago”
Now that I’m in my mid 50’s, I notice I don’t sleep as well as I used to. And, after the first couple of steps in the morning, my feet and ankles feel very stiff. My older patients and friends complain of back stiffness upon waking in the morning. In fact, no matter the age […]
