Tag: senior health

What is ALS? (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)

A diagnosis of ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, is life-changing. This degenerative neuromuscular disease impacts every aspect of daily life, with no cure and limited treatment options. Learn more about its effects and ongoing research for a cure.

What Is A Stroke?

By Ashley S. Harris, OTD, OTR/L, CSRS  Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Greenville Stroke is a disruption in blood supply… Read more »

Diabetes: What You Need to Know

What is widely perceived as a disease of “blood sugars,” diabetes mellitus is more accurately defined as a disorder of improper metabolism…. Read more »