“We Will Kick Alzheimer’s Butt”….

An inspiring video shared by one of our community members, Bella from Los Angeles, that brings a little hope to those dealing with Alzheimer’s. We’re rooting for her daughter!

On Aging, Some Papal Pearls of Wisdom

AARP.com Raleigh, Cary, Apex
In a March 15 audience with the College of Cardinals, 76-year-old Pope Francis I noted that the clerics in the room who elected him weren’t young men either. (Indeed, the average age of the 115 members of the Roman Catholic Church’s highest ecclesiastical body is 71 years, 10 months, according to Catholic News Service.)

8 Foods That Help Lower Cholesterol

Enjoy a heart-healthy diet that won’t clog your arteries

Number of People With Alzheimer’s Disease in U.S. May Triple by 2050

Feb. 6, 2013 — The number of people with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S. is expected to triple in the next 40 years, according to a new study published in the Feb. 6, 2013, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

Rex: Total Joint Replacement Classes (knee and hip) For Patients with Knee and Hip Replacements

Total Joint Replacement Classes (knee and hip)
For Patients with Knee and Hip Replacements

We want you to be prepared for your surgery and informed about the care you will need to take following your procedure. That’s why we offer free preparation classes for patients undergoing total knee and hip replacements.

If you are already scheduled for surgery at Rex, we recommend you sign up for one of these classes. This will give you an opportunity to ask questions about your surgery.

During this class, you will learn:

Valuable information about your surgery
What to expect following surgery
How to fully participate in your recovery
Equipment needed related to your procedure

To register for a class, fill out the form below or call (919) 784-2082.