Concussion

Health: Is It a Concussion?

Concussion

Editor’s Note: Dr. Kevin Prue of Prue Physical Therapy & Sports Performance in Cary shares some important information about concussions – just in time for the fall sports season.

Cary, NC — Concussions have been a hot topic in the sports medicine community for the last few years. However, I’ve learned there are still a lot of misconceptions about concussions. Read more

Anna

“Stories from Nursing Overseas” by Anna Iraggi

Anna

Anna gives a hug to a patient named Fandresena. Photo by Katie Keegan.

Cary, NC — In May, I wrote an article about Anna, a nurse from Cary who was, at the time, onboard a ship docked in Madagascar, Africa and caring for patients who needed surgery. Anna is back in Cary now, so I met with her to hear about her stories overseas firsthand. Read more

Haley

Haley’s Story: Parent-Child Role Reversals

Haley

Editor’s Note: Each month, Haley Gray, author and senior advocate, shares stories and expertise about her personal experiences of finding care for aging parents to help provide comfort and guidance for those who are in similar situations.

Cary, NC — People are living longer, and an increasing number of adult children are becoming caregivers to their aging parents.  Read more

Summer

Exercising Safely in the Summer Heat

Summer

Cary, NC — It’s summer time, and that means there will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sun and outdoors. However, with summer comes increased temperatures, increased humidity and extra precautions to take if you are playing a sport or exercising outside. Read more

Lucy

Keep Pets Safe in the Summer Heat

Lucy

Cary, NC — A worrisome press release I received from the Town of Cary last week inspired me to publish some tips on how to protect your pets from the heat this summer.  Read more

Travel

Safe Traveling Tips for Seniors (& everyone)

Travel

Cary, NC — As part of my ageless design series for seniors and senior caregivers, I’ll discuss an interesting topic–how to make traveling and vacations safe and comfortable for everyone, including seniors and people with physical disabilities or other limitations. Read more

Stretching

Health: Learn How to Stretch

Stretching

Editor’s Note: Dr. Trevor Williams, team Chiropractor for the Cary Invasion Pro Basketball Team, shares with us the health benefits of stretching and the basics of how to add it to your routine.

Cary, NC — Do you take time to stretch regularly? Most of us understand the importance of regular exercise, but we often neglect flexibility training and stretching. Let’s talk about the basics and a few key tips to get the most out of a stretching routine. Read more

senior

Support for Caregivers: You’re Not Alone

senior

Editor’s Note: Each month, Haley Gray, author and senior advocate, shares stories and expertise about her personal experiences of finding care for aging parents to help provide comfort and guidance for those who are in similar situations.

Cary, NC — If you’re going through a hard time caring for aging parents, you’re not alone. Read more

FIT10N

Fitness: My FIT10N Workout Experience

FIT10N

Morrisville, NC — Right now, Active Bodez Gym in Morrisville is promoting a new contest, the Fit Team Challenge. Winners of the challenge will receive one year of “Fit10N” small group personal training classes. I decided to try out a Fit10N class myself to see what it’s like.  Read more

Bathroom

Make Your Bathroom Safe for Seniors

Bathroom

Cary, NC — We quickly get inside to safety if there’s a threat of lightning. Interestingly enough, it is seven times more likely that a fatality can happen in a bathtub, for any age, than that someone can be struck by lightning, per the National Safety Council. Read more