We are often so consumed with the symptoms and treatments of the diseases endemic to the elderly that we fail to see how a simple fall can have catastrophic effects. These falls can lead to disabling conditions, extended hospital stays and even death. To the elderly, commonplace activities like walking, shopping and socializing become dreaded…
Muscle loss and aging typically go hand in hand. As people age, they naturally suffer a loss of physical muscle and mass. As a result, their muscles weaken and they experience diminished strength. Since the elderly tend to be less physically active and often have poor diets for a variety of reasons, they are more…
They used to not be this way. How many times have you heard someone say their father or mother was fine before he or she fell? For many older adults, an unexpected fall can touch off a series of events that end in serious or fatal complications. Furthermore, it can lead to extended hospital stays…