Active Aging: What It Is and How It Improves Quality of Life
For decades, society has been focused on anti-aging, that is, the process of halting or even reversing the effects of aging on the human body. Everything from supplements and vitamins to skin care products to $200 facial treatments made from bird droppings. (Yes, that’s a real thing.) Today, though, more and more physicians are focusing […]
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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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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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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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What Seniors Need to Know About Sinusitis
For most people, sinus problems caused by colds or allergies are fairly common and can range from a case of sinusitis all the way to a full-blown sinus infection. Sinusitis simply means that there is inflammation in your sinuses, which are the hollow spaces located in the bones behind your eyebrows, cheeks, and jaw. While […]
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Aging Skin and How to Take Care of It
No matter how old you are, your skin is the most prominent feature of your outward appearance. Considered the largest organ in the human body, its biological functions include protecting your body from pathogens, regulating body temperature, producing vitamin D, and removing toxins through the production of sweat, among others. For most people, as they […]
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Preventing Infectious Diseases in the Elderly
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, infections are the leading cause of death for adults over the age of 65, accounting for approximately one-third of all fatalities. These include several common infections that, for younger patients, may not be as dangerous, such as urinary tract infections or influenza. Because seniors tend to have […]
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What Seniors Should Know About Asthma and Allergies
No matter your age, nothing is more frustrating – and at times, more frightening – than having trouble breathing. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than two million people in the U.S. age 65 and older battle with asthma. Asthma is a disease that is characterized by obstructions of the […]
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Coping with the Pain of Shingles
Ask anyone who has developed shingles and they’ll tell you that it’s one of the most painful health issues you can experience. Shingles is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. For most people, chickenpox is a common childhood disease that causes severe itching and discomfort as it runs its […]
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Diabetes and Aging… What You Need to Know
In the United States, it has been estimated that roughly 30 million people (approximately 9 percent of the total population) have diabetes. These numbers have been steadily trending upward for decades and the cause is generally attributed to rising rates of obesity and the increasing consumption of sugars and highly processed foods. Additionally, aging can […]
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