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…
Dysphagia is a serious condition that is commonly found in many older adults. This condition makes it hard for them to swallow food that has not been pureed. People with dysphagia may experience coughing, choking, or even pain if they attempt to swallow food. This can put many elderly at risk when they are eating.…
Whether we like it or not, sleep is something that none of us can live without. Studies from National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute have shown that sleep energizes us for the next day and allows our bodies to recuperate from the day’s happenings. There will be different sleep guidelines for every stage of life…
Recovery time can be a slow process, especially if you’re in your retirement years. However, you’ll have plenty of time to devote to rest. Besides getting quality rest, there are also several factors that can influence the speed of your recovery, this includes the severity of your condition and the type of operation you went…
Have you ever had a scare from your loved ones after finding out that they had just tripped at home? While injuries might not be serious for the majority of us, this might not hold true for loved ones that may have weaker bones, potentially causing arms, wrists, or even hip fractures. As such, it…
As you age, the incidence and risk of seizures and epilepsy also increase correspondingly. What we know is that the emerging group of epilepsy patients inside of the United States are those over the age of 65 and diagnosing their condition can be particularly challenging. This is because most of these elderly have never experienced…
Swallowing problems can be quite common in older people. Some of them have trouble swallowing food or liquids. This condition is known as dysphagia and it can result in dehydration, malnutrition, or aspiration pneumonia. It is difficult watching someone having trouble swallowing and not knowing how to help. It is good for caregivers to know…
There seems to be this ingrained notion that as we age, poor physical and mental health will be inevitable, but this is far from the truth. While we will experience some decline in all aspects of life in line with normal aging, healthy living is very much in our control. Our heart health, in particular,…