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Hearing Loss in Seniors
Age Related Hearing Loss Most hearing loss in seniors is from aging and is called presbycusis. According to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), this is one of the most common age-related problems that afflict the elderly and it is estimated that 1 in 3 seniors in the United States between…
Read MoreBroccoli may Prevent Osteoarthritis, Cancer, Obesity and more
Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, causes the breakdown of cartilage in the joints. It is the most common form of arthritis and a key cause of disability, especially in seniors. It affects more than 30 million Americans and the risk for contracting osteoarthritis increases with age. No real cure has been found for…
Read MoreUrinary Tract Infections UTI and Seniors
Urinary Tract Infections (UTI) are some of the most common infectious diseases to hit seniors. whether they are living at home or in a rehabilitation facility. UTI can come on very suddenly with burning, pain, frequency and urgency. Sometimes, however, UTI can go unnoticed especially in seniors who are incontinent. The pain of UTI can…
Read MoreOur ‘Go Red’ Raffle Begins Today!
At Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing we are excited to initiate our ‘Go Red’ raffle beginning today, to benefit the CNY American Heart Association Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in New York and is therefore a cause that is very close to our hearts (literally and figuratively!) Learn about…
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