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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Hepatitis C: A Hidden Danger for Seniors
One of the more serious health issues confronting an aging U.S. population is the rate of hepatitis C infection among people born between 1945 and 1965. Statistically, it is estimated that 75% of all people with the disease were born in that window, making them five times more likely to be infected than other age […]
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Why measles prevention is important… at any age.
If you’ve been watching the news, you’re probably aware that 2019 has been a record year for reported cases of the measles. As recently as 2000, it was thought that measles had been eliminated. Through June, however, more than a thousand measles cases have been reported in 28 states, including Florida. Furthermore, according to the […]
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The Health Benefits of Safe Exposure to Sunshine
Whether it’s by staying indoors or using plenty of sunscreen, we’ve all been told to avoid direct exposure to the sun at all costs. Indeed, unprotected overexposure to the sun’s radiation is the main cause of skin cancer, including melanoma and carcinoma. However, a moderate amount of sunshine on your skin can provide a range […]
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Sundowning May Explain Mood Changes in Dementia Patients
For patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, it’s common to display changes in mood or behavior, especially in the late afternoon or early evening. These changes can include substantial mood swings, accompanied by confusion, a set of behaviors that is referred to as “sundowning” because of the time of day it […]
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Osteoarthritis and Aging
For decades, scientists believed that osteoarthritis was caused by long-term wear and tear on the joints. While there is a connection to usage injuries that happen throughout a lifetime, doctors now perceive osteoarthritis as a disease of the joints, most commonly the spine, hands, feet, knees, and hips. Also referred to as degenerative joint disease […]
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The Benefits of Music Therapy for Seniors
Most people would agree that listening to music can affect one’s emotional state. Many people listen to upbeat music when they want to raise their energy level, either for fun or motivation. Or, when they want to relax after a stressful day, soft classical music or light jazz may do the trick. In addition to […]
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Understanding How Epilepsy Affects Seniors
When most people think of epilepsy, they think it’s a disease that starts in childhood or early adulthood, or they assume it’s a genetic disorder and can’t be caused by outside factors. Among seniors, however, epilepsy can develop even during their advanced years. In fact, among patients older than 75 years old, one in 10 […]
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