How to Recognize and Prevent Stroke in Seniors
Could Your Elderly Loved One Be at Risk for Stroke?Strokes present frightening possibilities to seniors and their loved ones. Ranging from mild to severe, strokes can cause a wide variety of symptoms including loss of speech, dizziness, weakness, headaches, and even...
Seniors Can Alleviate Foot Pain with the Right Shoes
Extra-Depth Shoes Make a DifferenceOlder people who have foot pain associated with aging, diabetes, or changes to the structure of the foot can get relief from wearing the right kind of shoes. A new study based in Australia compared a group of seniors who wore extra...
5 Signs You May Need To Check Your Thyroid
Since Thyroid Disease Awareness Month is set for January 2023, this would be an appropriate time to take a few moments to have your thyroid checked, and to have any senior loved ones with you checked also. There are two different diseases that can affect the thyroid...
Understanding Glaucoma And Its Treatment
Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness, and that’s one of the reasons why January 2023 has been designated as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a disease that more frequently affects older people, although people of all ages can contract...
What Is Quality Of Life For A Senior Loved One?
January of 2023 will be International Quality Of Life Month around the world, and that makes it a great time to consider just what the quality of life is for our senior loved ones. In many cases, senior parents live right in the homes of their adult children and...
3 Reasons Seniors Need to Drink More Water
Dehydration Poses Serious Problems for the ElderlyWater makes up about 50-60% of the human body. It is essential for blood flow, heart function, organ function, brain function, and waste removal. When people fail to drink enough water, they may experience muscle...
What Every Senior Should Know Before Donating Blood
Given that January is National Volunteer Blood Donor Month, now is a good time to start thinking about donating so as to help someone who is really in need of that life-giving blood. There is always a shortage of available blood because so much is needed to satisfy...