Written By Ryan Miller, Senior Care Partners PACE The Fall season in Michigan is beautiful. The colors on the trees are changing. The smell of pumpkin spice is in the area. This month we are talking about another type of... Read More
What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is swelling due to build-up of lymph fluid in the body. Lymph nodes act like a drain in your sink. If the drain is clogged, the fluid cannot drain. It usually occurs in the arms or... Read More
Vestibular rehabilitation is a type of exercise-based treatment in physical therapy that addresses all forms of dizziness for all ages. Physical Therapists are able to assess whether a person is appropriate for rehabilitation for dizziness, or if it appears to... Read More
Tommy is 9 and wets the bed almost every night. In the morning, he is so embarrassed that he hides his sheets in his closet. His mom is worried about him because he’s started to become less talkative, and seems... Read More
Oaklawn Medical Group is an outpatient department of Oaklawn. Medicare refers to this type of hospital-owned clinic as a “provider-based facility.” This designation impacts the way bills and copays are calculated under Medicare, which could also affect your out-of-pocket costs.... Read More
All children reach their developmental milestones at different times, and speech/language development is no exception. Many parents worry about whether or not their child is on track, especially when it comes to communication. Although every child progresses differently, there are... Read More
Statistics show that that up to 97% of people over the age of 60 will demonstrate signs of Osetoarthritis in one joint or another. Osteoarthiritis is characterized by deterioration of the cartilage in a joint and is progressive in nature.... Read More
Did you know that pools are great for a lot more than just swimming? In fact, aquatic therapy can be a very effective form of treatment for people in need of physical rehabilitation. Two great things about it (besides the... Read More
COLDWATER – A new aquatic-therapy program for patients facing arthritis and joint issue is being offered through Oaklawn Physical Rehabilitation – Coldwater. The program, launched in early April, is being conducted by staff from the medical center in conjunction with... Read More
Many people over the age of 75 have lived in the same home for the past 20-30 years. When asked how many of them have made modifications to their homes to accommodate their needs as they age, most report that they... Read More