• Uneven, downward decline in mental function. • Small infarcts are followed by some recovery. • Onset may be confusion, followed by gradual, spotty memory loss. • Speech disturbances may be present. • Hallucination and symptoms of delirium. Multi-infarct Dementia is sometimes confused with Alzheimer’s disease. With Multi-infarct Dementia, early treatment of hypertension and vascular disease may prevent progression of [...]
By Sarah Gray Double hip replacement!?!? I couldn’t have heard that right!? The therapy, the pain, the long recovery! These were the thoughts that flooded my mind when Tommy and I first went to see Dr. Blackman. However, I quickly learned, I couldn't have jumped to more incorrect assumptions. Dr. Blackman was reassuring. “I’ll be all dressed in a funny [...]
Although Dr. Christopher Blackman, who joined Piedmont Orthopedics in 2005, performs all types of orthopedic surgery, he has a special interest in knee and hip replacement surgery. He was the first orthopedic surgeon in Greensboro to regularly perform anterior approach hip replacement surgery, a less invasive technique that helps to preserve muscle and generally results in less pain and faster [...]
The process of determining if an elderly parent should no longer live alone is a difficult one for Baby Boomers and for the extended family at large. A new book, Why Wait? The Baby Boomers’ Guide to Preparing Emotionally, Financially & Legally for a Parents' Death, by Carolyn A. Brent, helps family caregivers to discern, discuss, and deal with end-of-life [...]
Marcia was 54 years old when she read about the Miracle-Ear hearing aid. She had complained for months about people who did not speak clearly, especially in meetings but also at the bridge table and in other more intimate venues. Even her husband had begun to mumble, but she bridled at the suggestion she might have a hearing loss. Her [...]
“Should I stay or should I go?” is the question many Triad seniors ask as lifestyle changes require them to consider the best housing options to meet future needs. Well•Spring Services, Inc., has teamed with UNCG and Serve, Inc., to provide an eight session program which also includes financial planning and social engagement. The sessions are offered on consecutive Thursdays [...]
“Should I stay or should I go?” is the question many Triad seniors ask as lifestyle changes require them to consider the best housing options to meet future needs. This program is designed for citizens in the Triad region who want information on the best housing options to meet their health and lifestyle needs…now and in the future. Well•Spring Services, [...]
Dr. H. Christopher Coley Dr. H. Christopher Coley is a very talented and compassionate physician and surgeon in Greensboro. He is board-certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery and in General Cosmetic Surgery by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and is also fellowship trained in Hand and Microsurgery. CoolSculpting® is a procedure that safely removes stubborn [...]
New research reported in the Wall Street Journal found that learning to multi-task in a fast-paced environment improved the cognitive ability of older adults, and the improvement was long lasting. Volunteers 60-85 were asked to play a video game called NeuroRacer which required them to steer a car down a winding road. As signs popped up, the volunteers had to [...]
Smoking cigarettes has been linked to lung cancer, throat cancer, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, allergies, and other breathing disorders; however, new research indicates smoking also leads to hearing loss. A study from Western Michigan University, which involved more than 3000 men and women, indicated smokers were nearly 70 percent more likely to suffer hearing loss than non-smokers. The primary consideration relates [...]
