The Burden of Chronic Disease

As we age, the burden of chronic disease becomes increasingly prevalent, not only for the affected individual but also for society. While diseases of the heart, cancer, and stroke are the three most common causes of death in the United States, the three top causes of disability remain arthritis, back or spine problems, and heart disease. Of course, prevention is always the best option, but for many, unfortunately, we are faced with recognizing and treating what has already become a long-standing problem. Our goal is to maintain function and independence as best as possible and to prevent fu...