Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones and makes them more fragile. It poses great risk to seniors because it can significantly increase the risk of broken bones and falls. In fact, bones can become so fragile that something as…
According to research, social interaction is one of the most important aspects of living a long, healthy life. However, for seniors, regular opportunities for social engagement tend to diminish. They retire from jobs, children move away, friends and spouses pass…
Seniors diagnosed with kidney disease may be required to undergo regular dialysis treatments. While healthy kidneys are designed to filter toxins from the blood, diseased or failing kidneys don’t function properly, and over time, waste and toxins accumulate in the…
Pneumonia is an infection that can pose very dangerous risks to seniors. Some milder forms can be treated successfully at home. However, more serious strains of pneumonia require hospitalization and may be fatal for those who are already compromised by…
America is suffering an obesity epidemic that continues to worsen each year. We often hear about the growing problem among adults and even children, but what about obesity in the senior population? In the past, seniors were at risk of…
Handwashing is the number one way to stop the spread of disease and infection. It may seem too simple to be true but the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that the simple act of handwashing is the most effective…
As skin ages it becomes more susceptible to cuts, bruises and drying. There is less fat under the skin, making it more vulnerable and it is thinner and less elastic. As a result, aging skin can bruise and tear more…
Normal signs of aging can mask symptoms of mental illness in the elderly. Learn about these 8 symptoms to spot mental illness among seniors. About 58% of people over age 65 think that depression is a normal part of aging.…
Seniors are at higher risk of suffering from hypothermia and dehydration than people of other ages. These conditions can occur much faster and in conditions that might not seem extreme enough to cause hypothermia or dehydration in others. That is…
Our bodies need a certain balance of nutrients to function at their peak, and as we move from infancy and childhood to adolescence, adulthood, and eventually old age, our nutritional needs can change. At any age, it can be difficult…