Throughout life, our knees help us in ways we don’t even think about, from our initial first steps to riding a bike, lifting a child or tending a garden – and they do it all while bearing the weight of our bodies. Yet over time, the protective cartilage that [...]
Many patients and their families are hesitant to seek palliative care services because it’s often confused with hospice. While both types of care focus on patient comfort, there are distinct differences. Vikranta Sharma, MD, a hospice and palliative medicine specialist at CentraState, provides her perspectives. What is palliative care? Palliative [...]
Research is ongoing about the specific health benefits of herbs, according to CentraState registered dietitian Caryn Alter, MS, RD. But she notes that both herbs and spices can help you slash sodium by adding a burst of flavor to your meals. Replacing salt with flavorful herbs and spices can [...]
The new year is a perfect time to refocus and explore new ways to maximize health and wellness. Joshua Raymond, MD, who specializes in family medicine and geriatrics at CentraState, provides some tips for seniors to improve their physical well-being and mental outlook in ways that deliver significant benefits [...]
While falling, tripping, or clumsiness can happen to anyone at any age, if it happens frequently, it may be your body calling out that something needs attention. As it turns out, your balance is often a reflection of your overall health and can help identify your "real" age. “Balance [...]
Ever wonder why you can’t remember something from a minute ago, but can recall lyrics of a decades-old song? Don’t worry. It’s not your memory failing. “Forgetting why you walked into a room is actually not a memory problem. It’s a distraction problem,” explains CentraState speech-language pathologist and brain [...]
By Mutahir Abidi, M.D. With their smaller frames and thinner bones women are already more at risk for osteoporosis and bone fracture than men. And as women enter menopause, sharp drops in estrogen increase those odds. In fact, 80% of the 10 million Americans who are diagnosed with osteoporosis are [...]
In April, when the staff at Monmouth Crossing Assisted Living, Freehold, NJ, noticed that one of their longtime residents, then 93-year-old Madeline Tagliavia, didn’t seem quite like her usual self, they jumped into action. “The nurses at Monmouth Crossing called us right away to let us know that my [...]
There’s always something beautiful blossoming at The Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center, thanks to a special initiative called Eldergrow. Eldergrow is a mobile, indoor garden that provides horticultural therapy for seniors. The Manor was the first facility in New Jersey to implement the garden, made possible through a grant [...]
Fitness in the Family After completing CentraState’s cardiac rehabilitation program to address a heart condition, 84-year-old Galina Balsirow often depended on a walker to remain mobile. To continue improving her heart health and gain balance and strength, she and her daughter, Emily, joined CentraState Fitness & Wellness Center with [...]
