Postural sway is a term that refers to how much the body moves while someone is standing still. Everyone experiences this to some degree or another. However, there are certain health conditions that can have a bigger impact on postural … [Read more...]
Can Spiders Help Your Heart?
Probably the last thing that you think of when you think of spiders is heart health. In fact, if you’re like my wife, the thought of a spider being close by raises your heart rate and blood pressure… But new research from the … [Read more...]
Fighting Obesity in Seniors
The medication Semaglutide has received a lot of press and attention over the last couple years. It’s a medication originally designed to help combat diabetes, but recently, it has been approved to help fight obesity, … [Read more...]
Telehealth isn’t Right for Everyone
New research has come out indicating that most older adults don’t think that telehealth is a good option when it comes to their healthcare. They would much prefer to speak directly with their doctor than they would attend a telehealth … [Read more...]
Dealing with Post-Care Logistics
The process of finding the right senior care for you and your family can be an overwhelming one. That’s not what today’s blog post is about, though. Today, I’m going to talk a little bit about what you might be facing after senior care … [Read more...]
How Has Parkinson’s Treatment Changed?
Over the last several years, we’ve seen a big shift in the treatment that individuals suffering from Parkinson’s disease receive. This shift is definitely for the better. As our understanding of the disease and its impact on the human brain … [Read more...]
Senior Care and Wintertime
Wintertime can be difficult for a lot of people. In some parts of the country it can be cold and miserable. Trust me, my family is originally from New York and New England. I’ve seen some pretty cold, dreary winters. But winter … [Read more...]
How Childhood Trauma Impacts Seniors
A new study sheds more light on just how childhood trauma impacts seniors years after it occurs. The study found that seniors who have experienced childhood trauma are more likely to grapple with chronic pain as they age. The … [Read more...]
Menopause and Muscle Loss
A new study indicates that the timing of menopause beginning in a woman’s life may be related to the likelihood that a woman will experience muscle loss and some of the health complications that accompany this. The study … [Read more...]
The Relationship Between the Heart and the Brain
New research indicates that there is likely a relationship between heart health and brain health. The extent of this relationship isn’t fully understood, but there is reason to believe that treating the heart might help improve the brain’s … [Read more...]
Dealing with Cataracts as a Senior
One of the common issues that seniors deal with is cataracts. A cataract is a cloud over the lens of the eye that impacts vision. They can occur for a number of reasons, with age being one of them. If you think that cataracts … [Read more...]
What is Hypertension-Induced Dementia?
Hypertension is a condition that millions of Americans of all ages face. Hypertension is another term to describe chronic high blood pressure. There are a number of health issues that hypertension can put someone at risk of, including heart … [Read more...]