Loss in the Elderly A recent New York Times article, “Aging and the Art of Losing” is quite poignant. Dr. Ariel Green, a geriatrician, details all elderly loss. This population experiences loss on many levels. Loss ranges from the loss of weight to the loss of loved ones. Others losses included the loss of bodily functions, the…
DetailsExercise for Common Elderly Conditions Let’s add exercise for common elderly conditions. A re-examination of past studies relating exercise and four common elderly serious conditions: heart disease; chronic heart failure; stroke, and diabetes, showed that in all but chronic heart disease, exercise can be as effective as drug intervention in lessening mortality from these diseases. In a…
DetailsThe Stubborn Elderly A little while ago, we posted an entry entitled, “Grumpy Old People Deserve Consideration”. We spoke about some factors contributing to the dissatisfaction of the elderly. One underlying issue is the elderly may take on a stubborn stance in an effort not to appear weak. They are terrified of appearing as weak…
DetailsRitalin to Prevent Elderly Falls The New York Times article “Ritalin for Senior Citizens” reports that potentially ritalin can be used to prevent elderly falls. It cites researchers who state, “Those who took Ritalin performed the test more quickly and had less variability in their “stride time,” a common sign of instability.” Furthermore, a recent study…
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