by hcstraightup | Oct 20, 2020 | Caregiver, General Aging, Teletherapy, Uncategorized
The mechanism of the safe swallow depends on a combination of voluntary and involuntary control of oral, laryngeal, pharyngeal, respiratory and esophageal muscles working together in harmony. Approximately 1 in 25 adults will experience dysphagia (difficulty with...
by hcstraightup | May 26, 2020 | General Aging, Uncategorized
Choosing a pet for you or your loved one in the later stages of life can be a difficult one with so many choices available. There are options to match every size, shape or personality desired. Research studies show that pet ownership has significant benefits for...
by hcstraightup | Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Yoga for low back pain has begun to take off as an alternative method to dealing with the issue that many of us deal with. Yoga offers many positions aimed to relieve low back pain as well as strengthen the muscles in the core and back to prevent further injury....
by hcstraightup | Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
We’ve all heard this phrase, “Work smarter, not harder!” But what does that mean exactly, and can you apply it to anything? Can you apply it to your life? The term is called energy conservation and it is the concept of completing tasks with the least...
by hcstraightup | Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Every 90 minutes someone new is diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). You’ve heard these letters before. You may even know a famous person who has been diagnosed with it. But what exactly is it?Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, better known as ALS, is...
by hcstraightup | Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, typically affects people aged 40 to 70, with an estimated population of approximately 20,000 Americans with the diagnosis. Although there is no known cure for the disease, there has been significant advances in the science behind...
