Falling down is hazardous to a senior citizen’s health, yet fewer than half of all seniors see a doctor after a fall. And those who do not seek medical attention are far less likely to engage in any of the…
Day: May 21, 2010
New Rehabilitation Hospital to Replicate Everyday Living Situations
Loma Linda University Medical Center East Campus (LLUMCEC) announced the opening of its new 24-bed rehabilitation hospital. The official opening ceremony will take place on May 25. The Tom & Vi Zapara Rehabilitation Pavilion will allow patients to practice everyday…
Paralympic Sport Program Launched in Australia
Greg Hartung, vice president of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and president of the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) launched a new Paralympic Sport Program in Canberra, Australia. According to information on the IPC website, Hartung, together with Angus Houston, chief…