November is Diabetes Awareness Month – one of the top health concerns worldwide with 1.2M Americans diagnosed each year, 11.6% of Americans living with diabetes in 2023, and 97.6M American adults living with prediabetes.

Physical therapists and occupational therapists play a large role in helping people with diabetes. PT’s can reduce sensitivity to diabetic nerve pain, assist in the development of a safe and effective exercise program to lower blood sugar levels, help protect painful areas, check for appropriate footwear, and discuss potential support equipment. OT’s can address diabetic self-management and monitoring skills, lifestyle changes, strategies to help compensate for sensory loss, maintain diabetic medication tracking and organization, and recommend assistive devices as needed.

Check out the American Diabetes Association to learn more about diabetes and how to support those with it.

Falls can result in unwanted outcomes, including injury, loss of independence, and a decreased ability to do the things that are most important to you or a loved one. Research shows that physical therapy works to prevent falls in older adults.

Contact Active Therapy for more information on how our team of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants can help.

Falls are the leading cause of injury for all ages in the United States. Occupational therapists (OTs) and physical therapists (PTs) can help prevent falls through assessing risk factors, modifying the environment, improving strength, flexibility, and gait, and educating on fall prevention. Speech therapists (STs) can assist in preventing falls through assessing cognitive function, developing memory aids, and addressing safety strategies and sequences.

National Council on Aging - 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall: 1) find a good balance and exercise program; 2) talk to your healthcare provider; 3) regularly review your medications with your doctor or pharmacist; 4) get your vision and hearing checked annually and update your eyeglasses; 5) keep your home safe; 6) talk to your family members. Learn more by visiting The National Council on Aging (NCOA) at https://www.ncoa.org.

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September is World Alzheimer’s Month - a global opportunity to raise awareness, support those affected, and challenge the stigma around Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia.

Whether it be joining the Alzheimer's Association, fundraising for the cause, sharing information, or talking to a loved one about dementia - there are many ways that YOU can make a difference!

Learn more, join the fight, and spread Alzheimer's awareness by visiting https://www.alz.org/ or other Alzheimer’s foundations.

February is American Heart Month ♥️ – a time when all people are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health and raise awareness about the risks of heart disease and the importance of identifying and managing heart-related health conditions. 

Regular physical activities like walking, bicycling, or attending fitness classes are a healthy habit to help reduce the risk for heart disease and heart-related complications. 

Visit our “Services” page for information on Active Therapy hosted exercise classes offered at many of the facilities we partner with to join a fun and educational exercise group!