by Jo Mak | 15 August, 2015 | General News
Parkinson’s disease (PD) effects movement and communication, which can be helped through speech pathology exercises. Early intervention can help identify premature signs of struggle with speech, facial expressions and body language. Even those who are not yet having...
by Jo Mak | 8 August, 2015 | General News
Keeping your body upright is achieved through the interaction of various body systems, which can deteriorate as you get older. People aged 65 or over have a 1 in 3 chance of experiencing a fall once or more annually, however this risk can be reduced with proper...
by Jo Mak | 1 August, 2015 | General News
Adults over 50 double the risk of stroke if suffering from persistent depression, as reported by the Journal of the American Heart Association1. Every two years from 1998 to 2010, 16,178 people were assessed on their symptoms of stroke and depression1. The study...
by Jo Mak | 25 July, 2015 | General News
Green tea extract and exercise show signs of inhibiting the progression of Alzheimer’s in mice, according to a recent study published in the “Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease”. Two groups of mice – those treated with extract and those who were not – were tested on their...
by Jo Mak | 18 July, 2015 | General News
Although, being a caregiver can be a rewarding experience, burnout is common if caregivers are not supported as well. Caregiving is often a 24-hour job that can take its toll in years to come. Caring and supporting their client can begin to overshadow the caregiver’s...
