Even though seniors can expect to face more health problems than they did when they were younger, some conditions like Urinary Tract Infections or UTIs are more insidious and harder to detect than others. This is because many of its symptoms mimic other common conditions like dementia. Thus, it is important to know what it’s…
Safety is very important for everyone no matter what age. However, mature adults have to be more cautious of their environments due to their higher risks of falling. This is important to prevent as such falls can result in hip fractures amongst other injuries. One of the places that need to be a safe environment…
Winter is the time of year when most of us want to stay indoors, including older adults. However, there are only so many activities you can carry out with your loved ones until you run out of ideas. If you’re planning a list of things you can do with them over the holidays, read on…
Are you someone who is planning on retiring soon? Perhaps you have been meticulously planning for your silver years for decades. Or maybe you are someone who has only recently begun seriously thinking about funding for the imminent. You’ll constantly be wondering how prepared you really are and how much money you need for retirement.…
Did you know that as we age, our digestive system cannot process sugar as well as it used to during our heydays? This is why the consumption of sugar is such an important topic among more mature adults. Excessive sugar intake can lead to detrimental health issues like higher blood pressure, cognitive impairment, diabetes, fatty…
Seizures in the elderly can sometimes be confusing to some people, which comes as no surprise given that the symptoms of a seizure can be easily mistaken for a variety of other conditions such as stroke and dementia. As a result, most people have difficulty in responding to seizures in the elderly when it happens,…
When looking to relocate to Tampa, what most people would think of first are the beautiful beaches, and rightly so. The Gulf of Mexico boasts many beautiful beaches, which residents of Tampa Bay can benefit from. Whether you prefer a lazy day sunbathing or getting out and about, you can do so on one of…
Having difficulty swallowing food or liquids is known as dysphagia. It is indeed a serious problem for many older adults that we have to take note of. It can cause dehydration, malnutrition, or aspiration pneumonia. This condition affects many older adults, up to around 6 million people in the United States. Dysphagia usually results from…
When you’re touring a prospective assisted living community for your loved one, its residents are your best resource. Since this isn’t any small decision, you should also conduct as much research as possible to ensure your decision will enhance your loved one’s current lifestyle, not take a giant step back. Here are a couple of…
Did you know that almost half of all American adults will eventually develop knee arthritis at some point in their lives? Knee arthritis can lead to problems like stiffness, pain, as well as limited mobility in the legs. As such, many people opt for knee replacement surgery to alleviate their pain and restore function in…