Did you know that most victims of scams are mature adults? Unfortunately, they are less familiar with technology, and more likely to lose their money to scammers. Additionally, they tend to be more naïve and trusting towards younger people, hence often falling prey to scammers’ manipulations. Unsurprisingly, there has also been a rise in coronavirus…
It comes as no surprise that the majority of the elderly want to continue residing in their homes even in old age. After all, it is the easiest and most convenient option. While there may be no problems moving forward, circumstances can change over time to the point when living alone might not be the…
As you age, you will notice that you have new and inexplicable aches and pains. In fact, it has been reported that health conditions form the main reason why older adults and retirees experience stress and mental health issues. One such health issue that can creep up on you is sarcopenia or simply, muscle loss.…
As we age, our sleep cycle will start to decrease gradually. However, you should be worried if you suffer from disturbed sleep, feeling tired every morning, and other symptoms of insomnia as it is not normal. These problems can lead to diabetes, obesity, and an increased likelihood of cardiovascular disease; hence the need to address…
While dizziness can occur and pose a danger to anyone, they are considered to be much more dangerous in the elderly. As you age, your muscles also age, which makes it much harder for the elderly to maintain balance. As a result, the elderly are more likely to fall, which can be extremely dangerous given…
While there may not yet be a cure available for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the elderly, there sure are several measures you can take to considerably reduce the risk of developing and preventing macular degeneration and having to experience age-related macular degeneration related vision loss. As such, you should be diligent in taking the…
During winter, the weather turns cold and you will have to deal with snow, rain, and sleet. The winter months can be a challenge especially for older adults and their caregivers. There are many contributing factors for death among the elderly during winter, including pneumonia, flu and falls that result in hospitalization. You need to…
While kidney diseases can develop anytime and happen to anyone, those that are above the age of 60 are at a much higher risk of developing kidney disease. After all, as you age, your kidney ages as well. According to estimates by researchers from Johns Hopkins University, approximately more than 50% of people that are…
As we grow older, it is inevitable that our appetite changes. For some people, appetite will increase which could lead to health complications like obesity and an increased risk for heart disease. However, for some, it may decrease which could lead to malnutrition. It is important to maintain good eating habits to stay strong, healthy,…
Pneumonia is the infection of the lungs through the inflammation of its air sacs and build-up of mucus or pus, making it difficult for one to breathe. It is a commonly acquired infection due to many of the pneumonia-causing bacteria and viruses being airborne and contagious in nature. Depending on how strong your immune system…