Protecting Yourself from Falls as You Age
One of the biggest health concerns among seniors is the injuries that can result from falling. In fact, falls are the most common cause of injuries among the aging, resulting in fractures – especially hip fractures – cuts, and serious head and brain injuries. An accidental fall can be especially dangerous for someone who may […]
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Healthy Routines for Retirees
When we’re working, the thought of retiring someday sounds very appealing because it seems like a vacation that never ends. Imagine never having to go back to work after your time off! No more deadlines, no more rules, no more schedules, just a permanent state of doing whatever you want. For most people, the first […]
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5 Stay-cation Ideas for Seniors
As we get older, taking vacations can get more and more difficult. For many seniors, long road trips in a car can be very uncomfortable, even painful. Flying can also be difficult because of how cramped the seating is. Plus, once you’ve arrived at your destination, activities that require a lot of walking around may […]
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Dealing with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as You Age
Being able to use our hands to perform delicate, precise tasks – such as cutting vegetables, typing on a keyboard, using a TV remote control, driving a car, or talking on the phone – is an important part of what makes us human. We use our hands every day for a wide variety of purposes. […]
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Foods That Enhance Cognition and Brain Function
Cesar Quililan, M.D.
November 26, 2019
Posted in: Diet and Healthy Eating for Seniors, General Health, Living Younger, Mental Health for Seniors
Aging is a natural part of life that affects the entire human body. That includes the aging brain. As we get older, some parts of the brain slowly began to shrink and communication between neurons can be reduced. This means many people, as they age, face difficulty focusing and multitasking, as well as recalling names […]
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Understanding the Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
It’s a common misunderstanding that dementia is the same as Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, the two terms are sometimes used interchangeably, as if they are the same. However, understanding the difference is an important distinction. Indeed, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, making up between 60 and 80 percent of all diagnosed […]
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4 Vaccines Every Senior Should Discuss with Their Physician
Now that it’s Fall – and with winter on the horizon – we are officially in the cold and flu season, even in Florida. Indeed, even though the temperatures in the Sunshine State don’t get as cold as they do further north, people are constantly traveling to the Central Florida area and bringing their germs […]
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Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease with An Eye Test
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are currently about 5.8 million people with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, making it the sixth leading cause of death. It’s the most common form of dementia with up to 80 percent of all diagnosed cases. People who have Alzheimer’s disease typically have problems with memory and thinking, […]
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Though Rare Among Seniors, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Can Be Devastating
It is estimated that, throughout the world, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) affects as many as one out of every 8,000 to 10,000 people. For the most part, this devastating disease affects babies and toddlers. However, the variation commonly known as Type 4 SMA or proximal spinal atrophy, though extremely rare, can strike at any time […]
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Preventing Bug Bites from Ruining Your Summer
In the first 10 years of the new millennia – the decade between 2000 and 2010 – millions of people in the U.S. were victims of a problem that has plagued mankind for thousands of years: insect and spider bites. According to a 2014 study, more than 6.8 million people were treated in emergency rooms […]
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