How Weather Conditions Can Affect Seniors
The elderly are more likely to have medical conditions that make them more susceptible to be impacted by the cold.
Five Tips for Preventing Falls
As we age, the risk of falling greatly increases. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that one out of three adults age 65 and older fall each year. Falls are the leading cause of injury or death for this age group.
When is Withholding the Truth Therapeutic?
While most of us have been taught to “never tell a lie,” especially to our parents, this advice may be counterproductive when caring for someone who suffers from moderate dementia.
Medications and the Elderly: A Complex Relationship
As we age, the number of medications we take is likely to increase. According to the Center for Disease Control, five out of six persons 65 and older are taking at least one medication and almost half of the elderly population takes three or more.
Symptoms of a Stroke
A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel breaks, disrupting blood flow to an area of the brain. Stokes can vary greatly in severity depending on the area of the brain affected.
Dental Care and the Elderly
Poor oral hygiene increases the risk of infections and disease causing bacteria that can spread throughout the body. This also elevates the danger of heart disease and strokes.