Nearly half of adults over the age of 60 live with a disability worldwide, according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs. In the United States, about 1 in 4 people live with a disability, with mobility impairments being the most common, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For […]
Yoga research provides promise for stroke survivors: A Q&A with Arlene Schmid
Most yoga research focuses on young, healthy adults; yet Arlene Schmid, a professor and researcher in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Colorado State University, has taken a different approach in her yoga studies. By analyzing the effects of yoga in stroke survivors and individuals with disabilities, Schmid aims to add to the scientific literature […]
Do robots and tech have a place in aging healthcare?
As humans grow older, they become more susceptible to chronic conditions and potential decline in physical and cognitive functions. Conditions like arthritis, multiple-sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and a myriad of others can interfere with day-to-day functions. Something as simple as buttoning a shirt can become difficult if someone’s limbs aren’t functioning as they once did. This […]
