By Andrew Morpurgo, MD
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, the “oldest old” is the fastest growing age group in this country. These are people over the age of eighty-five, and while they make up only 1.5 percent of the general population, they use more health care services than any other sector of the population.
By Andrew Morpurgo, MD
People over the age of eighty-five make up the fastest growing age group in the United States. While the “oldest old” account for only 1.5 percent of the general population, they use more health care services than any other sector of the population.
Therapy and support for stroke patients
By Andrew Morpurgo, MD
Strokes can be devastating. They come out of the blue and literally strike people down, usually with no warning. Given their potentially devastating impact, stroke prevention has become a priority within the national medical community. The result is that the incidence of stroke has dropped within the last decade, due to more effective recognition and treatment of stroke risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, and atherosclerosis (the build-up of plaque in vessel walls).
By Andrew Morpurgo, MD
If you are recovering from hip replacement surgery, stroke, or a traumatic injury or illness, your doctor may prescribe rehabilitative therapy. There are four settings in which rehabilitation happens: at the physical therapist’s office; in your home, through visiting nurse services; in a nursing home; and in the hospital. Of the four options, the inpatient hospital rehabilitation setting is the most intensive.
By Andrew Morpurgo, MD
People who are hospitalized for a stroke or traumatic injury, or who have undergone serious surgery, often wonder how they will recover and get their lives back to normal. Returning home from the hospital after a significant illness or injury can be particularly daunting for seniors, for people with multiple medical problems, and for those who live alone.