Veterans

The healthcare field is constantly evolving. While some products, like therapy putty and walkers, remain mainstays in occupational and physical therapy toolkits, new updates and additions are enhancing patient care. Check out these products designed to make both yours and your Veterans’ lives better!

    Every 40 seconds someone in the United States has a stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This has lead to 6.2 million people living with symptoms and consequences of a stroke.¹

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a lung disease that affects every part of a patient’s life because it makes breathing difficult during daily activities.

First and foremost, Veterans need a place to live and food on their table. The VA’s support, assisting Veterans in getting a job or going to school, is one way to take care of these needs. But Vets also have many other needs. For example, to support their mental health many Veterans would benefit from therapy with a professional. Unfortunately, along with mental health, another aspect of wellness that is often overlooked is physical fitness.

Preparing and eating food is an essential part of life. You shouldn’t be required to rely on others to enjoy your daily meals.

Basic balance and exercise classes are being offered in many independent living, assisted living, and nursing homes to help keep seniors fit, including older Veterans. They are an important part of keeping Veterans independent and active.

Women make up 10% of Veterans, a number that is expected to increase to 16.3% in the next 25 years.1 The VA is growing and adapting to meet their health care needs, but there is still more work to do.

80% of Americans suffer from common tension-headaches from time to time. They are painful, but often fade in a few hours.1

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