Let’s face it, aging comes with its unique quirks. While some are delightful (becoming a wise ol’ sage… hopefully), others, like urinary incontinence in elderly, can be messy, frustrating, and downright embarrassing. No one wants to hear: it’s time we get you… adult diapers. But fear not! We’re here to navigate this delicate topic with…
Is your beloved Nana suddenly struggling with achy, stiff joints, especially in her knees? It could be osteoarthritis, one of the most common challenges for our elderly loved ones. Did you know: that arthritis is a serious health crisis? The CDC estimates that 1 in 5 (or 53.2 million) US adults have some form of…
We’ve all heard the saying: “Blood is thicker than water”? Turns out, our blood might not just hold sentimental value, but a map to our future health too. Through aging genetics, an intricate code is carved within each cell, telling the story of our family health history including our susceptibility to heart disease, certain cancers,…
Weight issues are tough enough to raise to address in ourselves but it’s even harder to raise and discuss with someone else. So what I will try to do is offer you information on the topic of obesity and perhaps spark some ways to address your elderly one struggling with weight issues. This information is…
Have you ever watched a TV program or film where the characters comment: “If you eat that your foot will foot off?” Well, it can get that serious but there’s a lot that can be done before it reaches that level. Diabetes becomes increasingly common as we age, impacting over 1 in 4 seniors. The…
Everyone’s favorite topic: cholesterol. No, no I didn’t think so. We all fear that one topic our doctor will raise with us: “So, your cholesterol level…” But if you didn’t know, cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all of our body’s cells. We need healthy levels to produce key hormones and vitamins, but…
Hypertension a.k.a high blood pressure for seniors becomes an increasing risk as we age. And supporting elderly people with high blood pressure, as with any support, is a tough gig. Your first thought might be, ‘My blood pressure goes through the roof when I try to help my elderly parents accept help!’ Although, in some…
Atherosclerosis (pronounced: a·thuh·row·skluh·row·suhs) is a condition that is not only hard to pronounce but underlies the development of most cardiovascular diseases. Sometimes called arteriosclerosis or “hardening of the arteries,” it occurs when fatty deposits called plaque build up inside the arteries over time. This causes the arteries to narrow and stiffen, restricting blood flow to…
As we age, our risk for many diseases goes up, and heart disease tops the list. Scary news, right? Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both men and women once they reach 65 years old. But all is not lost when we create a healthy lifestyle and access proper medical care, much…
“The main objective of physical activities for elderly is to stay healthy, not to tire themselves.” Being physically active for a person of any age makes them healthy and strong. This fact is also true for the elderly, although there are different considerations as we age due to changes in the body, it still remains…