The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that 15% of adults — 37 million of us — have chronic kidney disease. That’s roughly one in seven Americans. Meanwhile, that number is closer to 38% for seniors aged 65 and over. In that light, new renal disease treatments are often cause for celebration. Consider these facts:…
DetailsIf the doctor has recommended surgery for your loved one’s injured hip, you may feel a little apprehensive. After all, surgery is an invasive process fraught with risks. As such, you may find yourself researching hip replacement alternatives late into the night. You know that seniors with damaged hip joints often face difficulties in performing…
DetailsFew people are familiar with the disorder sarcopenia in the elderly. It is severe muscle loss which leaves your elderly loved one at a higher risk of falling. Here we explore what it is, how to diagnose it and what to do about it. Muscle loss and aging typically go hand in hand. As people…
DetailsUrinary Incontinence (UI)occurs when a person’s urine leaks by accident. It can happen to anyone but is most common among mature women. After a lifetime of hormonal changes and the rigors of pregnancy, female pelvic floor muscles often become weakened. They sag and relax. A little — or a lot — of urine may leak…
DetailsAugust is Summer Sun Safety Month After being cooped up for so many months, most of us are ever eager to get outside and enjoy life again. Our senior loved ones have especially borne the brunt of this. The simple joy of getting out in the warm summer air has never been more appreciated. There is nothing…
DetailsIn the past 30 years, the number of aging adults with obesity has doubled. This has had a negative impact on the well-being of seniors. Losing weight in later life is possible, and even a modest weight loss has important health benefits. However, because seniors have special nutritional needs, the right diet is important. SOME…
DetailsAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, extreme heat causes an average of 658 deaths per year in the United States. You can access their infographic on the topic here. That’s more than many natural disasters in this country! No one is more at risk from heat exhaustion and heat stroke than the…
DetailsWhen contemplating the issues of aging, we often ignore the link between aging and substance use. However, many seniors, struggling with physical and mental changes in later life, are susceptible to the beguiling promises of drugs and alcohol. What’s more, this problem is on the rise. Substance use disorders tend to look a little different…
DetailsJuly is Healthy Vision Month It’s not uncommon for seniors to experience vision loss. Sadly, these changes can cause both physical and emotional hardships. They may feel a loss of independence, an inability to do the things they love and a disconnect from the world around them. Beyond these discomforts, with the loss of vision,…
DetailsAfter more than a year of restricted activities and minimal contact with loved ones, COVID-19 isolation has taken its toll on seniors. Although many American seniors are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the pandemic has left indelible scars on this vulnerable population. Moreover, so many routines — those that seniors once relied upon for social contact —…
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