Sepsis is a whole body response to an inflammation, and unfortunately, the older you are, the more susceptible to it you might become. It is the 11th most common cause of death in the United States, and the populations that are most … [Read more...]
Vitamin B12 Decreases in Elderly
Vitamin B12 is a necessary component of our diets. It is an important part of brain health, improving neurological functioning and energy levels. It also has an impact on metabolism. B12 is water soluble, and because of that, it is a very … [Read more...]
Helping the Elderly with their Mental Health
New research points to the cause of things like certain types of dementia and depression: chronic stress and anxiety. And for those that are already at risk of these psychiatric conditions such as the elderly, the risk could be even higher. … [Read more...]
Depression and the Caregiver Search
Depression is a major issue for both younger people and the elderly. However, in the elderly, a completely different approach is needed in order to combat the problem effectively. The medical needs here are different, and depression can … [Read more...]
Exercise and Arthritis
Exercising when you have arthritis is very tricky, but it is possible. There are three main types of exercise that can benefit those that suffer from arthritis: range of motion, endurance/cardiovascular, and strength training exercises. … [Read more...]
Overcoming Osteoarthritis
Hip osteoarthritis is a major concern in the elderly, and a lot of cases, it is much harder to diagnose than originally thought. For example, it has recently been found that X-rays are not a reliable method for diagnosing the … [Read more...]
Cardiovascular Disease Prevalent in Elderly
According to the most recent statistics, cardiovascular disease accounts for one in every three deaths in the United States. In fact, this is so prevalent all over the world that heart disease and stroke are the number one and number two … [Read more...]
Walking Does Help the Elderly
You’ve probably heard it many times by now, but exercise is one of the best things that elderly folks can do to help improve their health. New research only reaffirms this. A ten year study looked at a large group of older adults and … [Read more...]
Medication Help for the Elderly
A big part of senior care is managing medications. This is something that we've written about quite a bit in the past, but there are still a few easy to use methods that we have not covered. Pill Containers: Everyone has seen … [Read more...]
Keeping the Elderly Heart Healthy
Life’s Simple 7, a program created by the American Heart Association, was designed to help promote heart health. So far, it has had great results. The program has been associated with a lower heart failure rate and better cardiac structure … [Read more...]
In-Home Care and Heart Disease
Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States, and elderly people are the most heavily affected by this. Heart attacks, stroke, COPD, and many other illnesses all can stem from this, and prevention is an easy way to help … [Read more...]
Chronic Pain in Seniors
Chronic pain is prevalent among senior citizens, but it is a condition that often goes untreated and even unreported. Pain is something that many people experience on a daily basis, but believe that there’s nothing that can be done about … [Read more...]