Health Issues
Tips on Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis in Elderly Loved Ones
One of the most common leg vein problems that elderly adults face is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). It happens when a blood clot forms deep inside the leg in one of the veins there. Many seniors run a higher risk than average for developing deep vein thrombosis due to age and certain lifestyle…
Read MoreDon’t Keep Mental Health Issues Silent – Top Mental Health Conditions the Elderly Face Every Day
The World Health Organization finds that about 15 percent of all men and women over the age of 59 have a mental health disorder. While many seniors are worried about their physical health, mental health disorders are also a concern. Could your mom or had have a mental disorder? Here are three of the most…
Read MoreIs It OK For Seniors to Sleep All Day?
In adulthood, people generally don’t need as much sleep as they once did in their childhood or teen years. However, as they approach their senior years, their need for more sleep increases. The irony is that elderly people often don’t get a good night’s sleep for a number of reasons. This leaves them tired and…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions about Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip replacement surgery is growing more common among the elderly adults in the United States. There are many different factors that go into whether or not an aging adult is a good candidate for the surgery. Their overall health, support network, and dedication to post-surgery recovery efforts determine how successful or not the surgery really…
Read MoreWhat Are Possible Foot Complications Associated with Diabetes?
When many people think of diabetes the first thing that comes to mind is increased blood sugar and the need to check insulin or control their diet. As a family caregiver it is important, however, that you understand that these are not the only aspects of the disease or the only ways that this disease…
Read MoreHow Do Respiratory Problems Affect Your Loved One’s Overall Health?
If your loved one already has some respiratory problems, you might be surprised how much they can affect her overall health. When you first start helping your loved one with these issues, it seems as if she’s only having trouble breathing. But there’s much more to it than that and more than her lungs are…
Read MoreIs Your Aging Adult Starting to Deal with Incontinence?
If your elderly family member is starting to deal with incontinence more and more frequently, she might have been hesitant to mention it to you. Finding a way to deal with the situation in the least embarrassing way possible can keep your senior’s morale high and even potentially fix something that is a temporary issue…
Read MoreAre There Cognitive and Behavioral Changes with ALS?
In the past, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) was not believed to cause any changes to the way a person thinks or behaves. Doctors thought only muscle control and breathing were affected. The truth is that cognitive and behavioral changes were observed and documented as far back as the 1800s. However, in the last 10 to…
Read MoreAre Seniors More Vulnerable to Foodborne Illness or Infection?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that nearly 49 million people throughout the United States each year suffer from some form of foodborne illness or infection. Nearly 130,000 end up having to be hospitalized to receive treatment for their illness, and around 3,000 die. It is an unfortunate reality that a large percentage…
Read MoreFour Ways to Help a Parent Diagnosed with MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease where information stops moving from the brain to the rest of the body. People who have MS are typically diagnosed by the time they turn 50. Fatigue, weakness, and mobility issues are common complaints from people with MS. Vision, dizziness, numbness throughout the body, and muscle spasms are also…
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