With most seniors already seeing several different medical professionals, could there really be any advantage to adding still another? When it comes to a geriatric …Read More
Tag: Aging
Safe Travel Tips for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
May 21, 2020
After spending substantial time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you more than usual to want to travel to visit family and …Read More
Top Tips to Help Seniors Manage Chronic Kidney Disease
May 15, 2020
They’re only about the size of your fist, however, they are vital to our body’s operation. Kidneys work as filters to eliminate waste from the …Read More
Older Adults Often Don’t Report Adverse Medication Side Effects
May 8, 2020
Anyone who has taken prescription medicine understands that it typically includes a thorough listing of potential negative effects to watch for. Even though prescriptions are, …Read More
Home Modification Tips to Keep Seniors Safe While Aging in Place
April 24, 2020
With the vast majority of older adults choosing to continue to live at home throughout the course of aging, it is important to perform an …Read More
Hearing Impairment in Older Adults: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope
April 17, 2020
Isolated. Misunderstood. Left out. These are just a few of the many emotions which are common in individuals with hearing loss, who find it hard …Read More
Traumatic Brain Injury in Seniors: A Growing Concern
April 10, 2020
When you think about a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your initial thought may very well be a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing …Read More
Tips on How to Manage Osteoarthritis in Older Adults
March 27, 2020
Impacting 30 million people within the United States alone, osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that results due to the wearing away of cartilage, …Read More
When Crafts Won’t Cut It: Engaging Hobbies for Older Men
March 21, 2020
For many senior men, who have spent a lifetime on an important career, family, hobbies and interests, the idea of settling in for a day …Read More
Elderly and Social Isolation: The Importance of Continued Socialization for Seniors
February 28, 2020
Elderly and social isolation is a growing, dangerous epidemic across the nation. Up to one-third of all older adults live alone, and for various reasons …Read More