by Ashlyn Byrd | Nov 2, 2018 | Aging Resources
Aphasia occurs when either a traumatic brain injury, brain tumor, or a stroke occurs affecting the language centers of the brain. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (2015), there are 180,000 cases annually. Aphasia is a...
by Ashlyn Byrd | Oct 31, 2018 | Aging Resources
High blood pressure is highly prevalent in the U.S. population, whether old or young. Labeled as the “Silent Killer,” this disease usually does not come with symptoms; if it does, there are not many. It is estimated that one-third of the adults in the U.S. have been...
by Ashlyn Byrd | Oct 29, 2018 | Aging Resources
Presbycusis is a gradual sensorineural hearing loss which starts exhibiting symptoms around the age of 50. This hearing loss is a result of the normal aging process but can be affected by outside causes, such as noise exposure. A sensorineural hearing loss is a result...
by Ashlyn Byrd | Oct 26, 2018 | Aging Resources
Cluttered Flooring Clear floor space and get rid of any unneeded things. These items can get in the way, or get caught on clothes, causing a trip or fall. Lighting It can be hard to see where to walk if there is not adequate lighting in the room. Make sure the house...
by Ashlyn Byrd | Oct 24, 2018 | archived
Human Resources will have a Medicare expert on-campus in Abilene on Tuesday, October 30th, to help assist employees with questions related to Medicare. Employees who are nearing Medicare eligibility are encouraged to attend these informational sessions to learn the...
