Could We See More Patients Receive ‘Social Prescriptions?’

The practice of prescribing social activities, or “social prescriptions,” as an alternative or complement to medication for a variety of ailments has become more…

Choosing the Right Short-Stay Rehab Community for Your Senior Loved One

A short-stay rehab and therapy community is probably the last place your senior loved one wants to go to recover from an illness, injury,…

6 Ways to Play With Your Grandchildren

In both her professional and personal experience, Marti Erickson has always been a big proponent of play. “It’s beneficial to children at every age,…

Can Wisdom Protect Against Loneliness?

A fascinating new study of loneliness found that adults are at risk across the entire lifespan, but especially during their late-20s, mid-50s, and late-80s. Equally interesting:…

Making a Safe Transition From Hospital to Rehab

If you have a parent or other loved one who will soon be released from the hospital after an injury or surgery, he or…