Well, whether you like it hot or just warm, heat can be dangerous to our seniors because there are changes that take place as we grow older. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) lists these changes as: Seniors do not have the ability to regulate their body temperature because of chronic illnesses or certain medications. …
Melanoma is a form of skin cancer that can show up in odd places. The most common form of skin cancer is melanoma. According to AARP (2022) there are approximately 100,000 Americans diagnosed each year with melanoma; and it’s commonly found in older adults whose risk factors include, years of exposure to the sun and …
One of my favorite lines from one of my favorite movies is…”hope floats”. In order to set goals and work towards those goals, people must believe in the future and that these things are possible. And when they take on that attitude they will, more than likely, commit to the goals set and the actions …
The brain control is the command center of the entire body. As people age, the brain ages as well, which is what can cause medical issues.
Dementia is a heartbreaking condition. Seniors who suffer from it do not know they do, and loved ones struggle to understand how it can so easily take away so much. The good news is dementia isn’t unmanageable.
Loss of Appetite General Malaise (a feeling of listlessness) Lack of Overall Interest Decreased Wellness The most common nutritional deficiencies due to malnutrition are: Vitamin A Vitamin B Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Folic Acid Calcium Niacin Proper nutrition from a well-balanced diet can improve physical and mental health. It can help seniors age …
When one or more of the arteries that supply blood to the heart become blocked or clogged with cholesterol build-up or a blood clot, a heart attack can occur. Symptoms vary from person to person but all caregivers should be aware of what to look for and when to alert the emergency medical system. The …
Pneumonia hospitalizations are the second largest for Medicare recipients according to the research. Why are the elderly commonly affected with pneumonia? There are multiple reasons why the elderly keep getting pneumonia. One reason is that they are often undernourished. As we grow older, sometimes our taste buds change where food just doesn’t taste as good …
