MIND & MOBILITY

08/15/2025

Stress & Seniors: Understanding the Impact: Life’s later chapters bring both cherished moments and challenging transitions. While retirement ideally brings rest and connection, older adults often face stressors unique to this life stage. A Statista survey reveals that 44 % of adults aged 50–80 experienced significant stress within the past two weeks, highlighting how common and persistent stress is among seniors. Understanding […]

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08/08/2025

Exploring the Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease: In recent years, researchers have been investigating a possible connection between diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes (T2D), and Alzheimer’s disease. One theory that’s gained attention suggests that insulin resistance in the brain might play a role in triggering Alzheimer’s. While this idea is intriguing and grounded in some scientific evidence, it’s important to note that […]

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08/01/2025

A Look Back: The History and Importance of Summer Sun Safety Month: As the days get longer and warmer, many of us flock outdoors to soak up the summer sun. But while sunshine brings fun and essential vitamin D, it also comes with risks. That’s why Summer Sun Safety Month, observed every August, serves as a vital reminder to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of too […]

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07/25/2025

Solutions for Your Arthritis Pain?: Research continues to show that a majority of retirees continue to believe that there is nothing health care practitioners can do about their arthritis pain – especially when arthritis affects their hands. Arthritis can be tough to manage, but if arthritis in your hands is slowing you down, we encourage you to check with a […]

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07/18/2025

Can A Midday Nap Help Lower Blood Pressure?: A study presented at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress suggests that incorporating a midday nap into your routine may contribute to better blood pressure control. The research indicates that individuals who took a 60-minute nap after lunch experienced an average reduction of 6 mmHg in their systolic blood pressure compared to those who […]

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07/11/2025

Staying Safe with Diabetes During the Summer Heat: Summer brings sunshine and outdoor fun, but for individuals with diabetes, it also brings unique challenges. High temperatures can have a significant impact on blood sugar levels, particularly for those who take insulin or have difficulty keeping their diabetes under control. To stay healthy and active during the hotter months, it’s important to take a […]

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07/04/2025

Keep Cool in the Summer: Keeping Safe During Summer’s Hottest Months Summer’s here and the heat is on. While the warmth can feel welcome after a long, cold winter, hot weather is dangerous for those over 65, very young children, and those with chronic illnesses. Extreme heat causes more deaths in the US than tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and lightning combined, […]

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06/27/2025

Coping with Seasonal Allergies: Spring’s arrival brings blooming flowers and warmer days, but for many, it also heralds the onset of seasonal allergies, commonly known as hay fever. Symptoms, such as sneezing, congestion, a runny nose, and itchy eyes, can make this vibrant season challenging. Fortunately, with proactive measures, you can manage these symptoms effectively and enjoy the season […]

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06/20/2025

Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and the Benefits of Early Detection: Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that gradually impairs memory, thinking, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. Early identification of symptoms is crucial, as it opens the door to timely interventions that can enhance quality of life and slow the progression of the disease. Recognizing the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s While occasional forgetfulness […]

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06/13/2025

Office Work Can Be a Pain in the Neck: Office work typically involves mildly stressful postures held for prolonged periods of time. This is why office workers experience a particularly high incidence of neck pain, sometimes reported at over 50%. Bad ergonomics at your desk can be a contributing factor, but even optimal ergonomics cannot completely prevent the stress from that prolonged office posture. […]

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06/06/2025

A Short Walk After a Main Meal is Good for Diabetes: A study finds that taking a 10-minute walk after a main meal resulted in lower blood glucose levels. The shorter, more frequent walks immediately after meals reduced blood glucose by around 12% compared to a single 30-minute walk each day for people with type 2 diabetes. The greatest benefit, a 22% reduction, was observed after […]

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05/30/2025

Baby Boomers Break Tradition of Pet Ownership Declining with Age: The baby boomer generation (those born from 1946 to 1964) sure love their pets. Historically, pet ownership declines with age due to the owner’s health issues or the cost of care for the pet. However, baby boomers are breaking this pattern. The 2024 National Pet Owners Survey shows baby boomers still represent a large percentage […]

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11/25/2019

Mind & Mobility is the only medical and non-medical home care company in South Florida, focusing on maximizing independence, and preserving cognitive and physical function. We have medical relationships with top nurses and doctors to make sure mom or dad are getting the best medical treatment available as they thrive at home.