Top Strategies for At-Home Incontinence Care
It is not something most people would feel comfortable sharing with others. In fact, the awkwardness of even talking about incontinence is often enough to keep the issue hidden. Not only that, but there’s a common misunderstanding that it’s simply a normal aspect of the aging process and needs to be discreetly accepted and dealt […]
How to Manage Multiple Health Conditions in the Elderly
If you are a family caregiver and feel overwhelmed with juggling appointments with different doctors, trips to the pharmacy, lab work, managing medicines and special dietary needs for a senior you love, you’re not alone! Long-term health conditions in the elderly such as arthritis, COPD, diabetes, and heart disease are frequently dealt with concurrently. When […]
Understanding the Symptoms and Signs of Vascular Dementia in Seniors
With more than 5.8 million Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, it is one of the most common forms of dementia. However, there’s another, less familiar type of dementia causing cognitive issues in seniors: vascular dementia. Knowing the risk factors, symptoms and signs of vascular dementia, along with the unique attributes that set it apart from […]
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease: Know the Early Warning Signs
Although almost a million individuals are living with Parkinson’s disease in the U.S. alone, the condition was perhaps first brought to the spotlight by the diagnosis of Michael J. Fox. Since his diagnosis, his foundation has provided for breakthroughs in research and awareness that were previously unparalleled, providing us with hope for a future cure. […]
New Year, New You: Combat Chronic Conditions With Exercises for Older Adults
Although staying safe at home has become our new normal, that does not mean we should spend our time stagnant in front of the television! For older adults, especially those diagnosed with chronic health conditions, maintaining an energetic lifestyle throughout the COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge that may seem insurmountable. Yet studies have shown that […]
Learn the Importance of a Healthy Diet for Kidney Disease
While chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects approximately 11% of adult Americans, for older adults, the incidence rate jumps to nearly 40%. If a loved one in your life struggles with CKD, following the physician’s suggested dietary plan is vital. The aim is to make sure levels of electrolytes, minerals, and fluid remain balanced. The National […]
6 Tips for Male Mesothelioma Patients
Mesothelioma occurs in men 4 times more often than women. Researchers believe men develop mesothelioma more often because occupational asbestos exposure typically happens in male-dominated industries. 6 Health Tips for Men with Mesothelioma The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) compiled a list of health tips for men. The tips below are adapted from their list. Read the […]
Management Tips and Risk Factors for Chronic Kidney Disease
They are only around the size of your fist, but they’re imperative to your body’s functioning. Kidneys serve as filters to get rid of waste from the body, but they also regulate our blood pressure and assist in the creation of red blood cells. For people diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, successful management is vital […]