Isolated. Misunderstood. Excluded. These are several of the countless emotions which may be common in seniors with hearing impairment and loss, struggling to still maintain …Read More
Category: Senior Health
Traumatic Brain Injuries in Senior Citizens Are a Growing Concern
April 10, 2020
When you think of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your initial thought might be a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into …Read More
Treatment Options for Seniors with Mesothelioma
March 30, 2020
Seniors diagnosed with mesothelioma have a variety of options when it comes to treatment. The type of care your loved one receives will be determined after a doctor …Read More
Older Adults and Osteoarthritis: Symptoms, Risk Factors and Management Tips
March 27, 2020
Impacting 30 million men and women within the U.S. alone, osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that results from the wearing away of cartilage, …Read More
Understanding Causes of Fatigue in the Elderly
March 13, 2020
Feelings of exhaustion can seem as though they are a daily occurrence for many of us. The alarm goes off too early, the busyness of …Read More
Health Impacts of Social Isolation in Seniors
February 28, 2020
Senior isolation in seniors is a growing as well as serious epidemic across the nation. As many as 1/3 of all the elderly live alone, …Read More
Senior Nutrition Guidelines: Making Healthy Food Choices on a Budget
February 20, 2020
We all know the importance of adhering to a healthy diet; all the same, knowing and doing are frequently worlds apart. For aging parents, following …Read More
How Daily Protein Intake in Seniors Affects the Aging Body and Helps with Recovery
February 6, 2020
Pass the eggs and cheese, please! Recent research studies are highlighting the need for a protein-rich diet for the elderly, in particular during occasions of …Read More
Get Moving! How Physical Activity Can Improve Brain Function in Seniors
January 8, 2020
Everyone knows how important it is to be active for our physical health, but researchers are now discovering many more far-reaching benefits – namely, a …Read More
Unnecessary Prescriptions of Antibiotics for Seniors Puts Them at Risk for Drug-Resistant Disease
November 26, 2019
The days of visiting the doctor for a routine antibiotic are over, or should be soon. As reported by the CDC, an astounding 2 million …Read More