They are only about the size of your fist, however, they’re imperative to your body’s performance. Kidneys serve as filters to get rid of waste …Read More
Tag: Senior Health
Older Adult Health Issues Can Lead to an Increased Risk for Adverse Drug Effects
May 8, 2020
Anyone who’s taken prescription medicine is aware that it usually includes an extensive listing of potential negative effects to watch for. Although prescriptions are, obviously, …Read More
Aging in Place: Home Modification Tips to Keep Seniors Safe
April 24, 2020
With the great majority of seniors deciding to continue to live at home during aging, it’s crucial to carry out an extensive home assessment to …Read More
Hearing Problems in Seniors: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope
April 17, 2020
Isolated. Misunderstood. Excluded. These are just some of the many emotions which are prevalent in those with hearing loss, who find it hard to continue …Read More
Traumatic Brain Injuries in the Elderly Are a Growing Concern
April 10, 2020
When you think about a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your first thought may be a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into …Read More
Risk Factors, Treatment Options and Tips for Osteoarthritis Management
March 27, 2020
Impacting 30 million of us within the United States alone, osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that results from the wearing away of cartilage, …Read More
How to Combat Extreme Fatigue Symptoms in the Elderly
March 13, 2020
Feelings of exhaustion may seem to be an everyday event for some of us. The alarm goes off too early, the demands of everyday life …Read More
The Importance of Socialization: Lonely Seniors Are at Risk for Mental and Physical Health Issues
February 28, 2020
Lonely seniors are a growing and very serious epidemic in the United States. As many as a third of all elderly persons live alone, and …Read More
Senior Nutrition: Making Healthy Food Choices on a Budget
February 20, 2020
We know the importance of adhering to a healthy and balanced diet; however, knowing and doing are often worlds apart. For aging parents, it is …Read More
Recommended Protein Intake for Seniors Leads to Stronger Muscles and Bones
February 6, 2020
Pass the cheese, please! Current studies are showing the significance of a protein-rich diet for cherished older adults, notably during occasions of anxiety, particularly when …Read More