Pandemic Fatigue in Older Adults: Tips to Help
It’s been over 6 months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which have been put in place to emphasize safety can begin to wear on us all, and while there’s a natural desire to want to “get back to normal,” there is a new worry: pandemic fatigue in older adults. Pandemic fatigue is a […]
Helping to Manage Urinary Incontinence in the Elderly
While not unusual, urinary incontinence in the elderly is a challenging condition to cope with, impacting day-to-day life in many ways and frequently leading to reduced self-confidence and assurance as well as the curbing of enjoyable activities. Yet it is important to know that bladder control problems are not something that must simply be accepted […]
The Importance of Grandparents in the Lives of Their Grandchildren
As the saying goes, “What happens at Grandma’s stays at Grandma’s!” Being a grandparent may very well be one of life’s greatest joys – the opportunity to experience once more the satisfaction of doting on and spending quality time with the children in your life; only this time around, they’re your children’s children, so the […]
Signs & Symptoms of Dehydration in Seniors
During the warmest time of year, maintaining correct hydration is essential, especially for seniors. As a matter of fact, nearly 1/2 of all seniors are chronically under-hydrated, as outlined by a newly released UCLA research study, which could bring on multiple health risks, such as kidney stones, urinary tract infection, and in some cases a […]
Beat the Heat: Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
The longer days of summer mean more time for swimming, family cookouts, gardening, and all of those other wonderful seasonal outdoor activities. However, it also means an elevated risk for a variety of health concerns for older adults, who are more prone to heat-related issues such as: Heat syncope (faintness/dizziness) Heat cramps Heat edema (swelling) […]
Older Adult Health Issues Can Lead to an Increased Risk for Adverse Drug Effects
Anyone who’s taken prescription medicine is aware that it usually includes an extensive listing of potential negative effects to watch for. Although prescriptions are, obviously, designed to help us, the harm which can be a consequence of these adverse reactions can be worse than the benefit we receive. For the elderly, almost all of whom […]
Hearing Problems in Seniors: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope
Isolated. Misunderstood. Excluded. These are just some of the many emotions which are prevalent in those with hearing loss, who find it hard to continue to maintain social connections with friends and family members, who struggle to communicate with them. Hearing problems in seniors is rather common, for a number of reasons: genetics, a lifetime […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries in the Elderly Are a Growing Concern
When you think about a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your first thought may be a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into a rival, or perhaps a head-on collision in an auto accident – something less likely to affect seniors. Even so, the prevalence of traumatic brain injuries in the elderly is […]
Risk Factors, Treatment Options and Tips for Osteoarthritis Management
Impacting 30 million of us within the United States alone, osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that results from the wearing away of cartilage, leading to friction in the joints as unprotected bones rub against each other. While it can happen in just about any joint, it is most prevalent in the hands, hips, […]
How to Combat Extreme Fatigue Symptoms in Seniors
Feelings of exhaustion may seem to be an everyday event for some of us. The alarm goes off too early, the demands of everyday life are draining, and by the conclusion of the day, as soon as we can eventually sink into bed, it can be hard to shut down our minds to obtain a […]