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 […]
Multiple Elderly Health Issues May Be Associated with More Adverse Drug Effects
Anyone who has taken a prescription medication knows that it normally includes a comprehensive list of possible adverse side effects to watch for. Even though prescriptions are, of course, intended to help us, the harm that could result from these negative reactions can often outweigh the benefit. For older adults, nearly all of whom take […]
Household Safety Tips to Reduce Hazards for Seniors Aging in Place
With the vast majority of seniors opting to continue to live at home during aging, it’s crucial to execute a comprehensive home assessment to find and fix any dangers and ensure the seniors you love remain secure and safe. The simplest way to do this is to start outside the home and work your way […]
Hearing Loss with Age: Signs, Causes, and Helping Seniors Cope
Isolated. Misunderstood. Left out. These are just a few of the emotions that are prevalent in people who experience hearing loss with age, who struggle to continue to keep social connections with friends, and family members who find it difficult to communicate with them. Hearing loss with age is quite prevalent, for a variety of […]
Head Trauma from a Fall Can Lead to Traumatic Brain Injuries in Seniors
When you think of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your initial thought is probably a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into a rival, or maybe a head-on collision in a car accident – something less likely to affect senior loved ones. Even so, the prevalence of traumatic brain injuries in older […]
Risk Factors, Management Tips, and Osteoarthritis Treatment for Seniors
Affecting 30 million individuals within the United States alone, osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that results due to the wearing away of cartilage, generating friction in the joints as unprotected bones rub against each other. While it may appear in virtually any joint, it is most prevalent in the hands, hips, knees, lower […]
Understanding Chronic Fatigue in Seniors
Feelings of exhaustion may seem like a common event for many of us. The alarm goes off too early, the busyness of everyday life is exhausting, and by the conclusion of the day, when we can finally sink into bed, it’s difficult to stop our thoughts to get a restful night’s sleep. Yet as soon […]
The Importance of Preventing Social Isolation in the Elderly
Preventing social isolation in the elderly is an ever-increasing and extremely important endeavor. Up to 33% of all the elderly live alone, and for many different reasons (limited mobility, chronic health conditions, and loss of family and friends, just to name a few) socialization is increasingly difficult to maintain. In fact, the results of isolation […]
Healthy Eating Guidelines for Older Adults on a Budget
We know the importance of adhering to a healthy and balanced diet; however, knowing and doing are often worlds apart. For aging adults, it is even more essential to avoid the temptations of making unhealthy food choices – and, frequently more difficult. For quite a few seniors, lifestyle decisions are impacted by a variety of […]