Speech Therapy is much more than just about “speech” or the ability to speak. Speech Therapy works with a variety of communication problems as well as swallowing deficits and cognitive impairments. A speech therapist or speech-language pathologist (SLP) is trained in all three areas. This can be a vital therapy in the recovery of adults suffering from strokes, aneurysms, traumatic brain injuries, brain cancers, head/neck cancers, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Post-Operative Cognitive … [Read more...] about Speech Therapy at Work at Mountain Valley Rehab
Autumn Cooking with Comfort
Autumn invites us to celebrate the foods that create savor and spice. That’s because when we begin a new season, our bodies make a shift and we sometimes have to help them along a little bit. Hot foods and spices trigger the release of endorphins—the natural chemicals that trigger feelings of euphoria and well-being. I have personally experienced well-being through eating different chilis, curries, soups and warm beverages that include easy-to-find spices and herbs. Roasted, Cooked … [Read more...] about Autumn Cooking with Comfort
Stretch and Massage: Restore, Renew, Relax
Did you know that a muscle can stretch up to one-and-a-half times its original length? And that stretching can relieve physical, mental and emotional stress? Anything that tenses our body and mind can find relief from a good stretch. Stretching just makes you feel good. Stretching our bodies is an important part of staying healthy. But the importance can be easily forgotten, especially when the results are often not as visible as weight lifting or as spectacular as crossing a finish line. But … [Read more...] about Stretch and Massage: Restore, Renew, Relax
Remembering the Shot Heard ‘Round the World
Today, I want to relate a story that was recently told to me by a physician friend. In times like these, it is fascinating how something that seemed so long ago in our past can be so intrinsically tied to the things we are experiencing currently. The story is from the 1950s, when fear from a dreaded contagious disease filled the national consciousness. That disease was poliomyelitis, commonly known as polio. In 1952, almost 60,000 children contracted the disease and thousands were paralyzed. … [Read more...] about Remembering the Shot Heard ‘Round the World
Preparing Critical Planning Documents in a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic and how the world has responded to it has implications well beyond epidemiology. Governments struggle with how to respond, financial markets are on a roller coaster, and we have new vocabulary phrases like “community spread” and “social distancing.” The result is anxiety, which causes panic and indecision. In the chaos around us, don’t overlook this important question: “What are the critical documents to have in place if I succumb to a major illness?” My answer may … [Read more...] about Preparing Critical Planning Documents in a Pandemic
Telehealth is Online at YRMC Physical Rehabilitation Services
When COVID-19 hit, Cassandra Culver enthusiastically began sewing fabric facemasks for family, friends, businesses and healthcare providers. But soon, Culver was feeling increased shoulder pain as she worked at her sewing machine. “I was worried this would affect my progress in other aspects of my physical therapy,” explained Culver, who undergoes outpatient physical therapy at Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Physical Rehabilitation Services. That’s when Culver’s physical … [Read more...] about Telehealth is Online at YRMC Physical Rehabilitation Services
Changes in Hearing After Head Injury
Approximately 1.4 million individuals suffer from traumatic brain injury (TBI) each year in the United States. Common causes of injury are automobile accidents, airbag deployment, falls, assaults/blows, sports-related injuries and explosive blasts. Other causes of brain injury are strokes, edema, meningitis, tumors and even certain medications. The resulting symptoms a person suffers are varied. INJURY FROM AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS The brain may be shaken within the skull, causing bruises (also … [Read more...] about Changes in Hearing After Head Injury
Getting Your Home Ready When Moving In or Out
It is a no-brainer that tenants care about the condition of the property they are going to be renting. Prescott Maid to Order provides some tips on the most important areas to clean before the new tenants move into your Prescott rental home. All tenants want to rent a property that is clean. Landlords often find it very challenging to have proper cleaning done after a tenant moves out. There is a need for quick turnaround to get the property ready to put on the rental market. Many tenants … [Read more...] about Getting Your Home Ready When Moving In or Out
Life Insurance Basics You Should Know
Millions of people use life insurance as a safety net that will allow family members to pay bills, go to college, or support a business in case of the insured’s untimely death. Ultimately, the thinking is if you’re the beneficiary on a life insurance policy, you have some degree of protection for your financial future. Life insurance is a topic that you may feel you know at least a little bit about, but if you’re like many people, once you dig a bit below the surface, you can encounter … [Read more...] about Life Insurance Basics You Should Know
Why Active Aging is Important
Launched in 2003 by the International Council on Active Aging, Active Aging Week celebrates the positivity of aging today and showcases the capabilities of older adults. Aging actively means different things to different people, but the overarching goal is to provide opportunities to participate in activities that enhance well-being while aging. One significant way to do that is by undertaking new experiences. Encountering new experiences can be more difficult to achieve in retirement, … [Read more...] about Why Active Aging is Important