One in four (25.2%) seniors in the United States have diabetes. That means twelve million people over the age of 65 have the disease. It’s costly for those who may already be living on a fixed income.The American Diabetes Association…
It’s common to call any respiratory illness “the flu”. It may actually be a very bad cold, but the symptoms make us feel so awful that it’s easy to assume we are suffering from the flu. However, influenza and the…
Osteoporosis and Paget’s disease affect the bones of the body making them weaker and more fragile. These diseases cause the bones to lose calcium and other minerals that keep them strong, making them more likely to fracture. The problem is…
An estimated 1.5 million adults in the United States have rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) mistakenly attacks the body’s own joints, causing the tissue inside the joints to swell and ache. The disease can cause pain and…
Aging is a natural process. Seniors who take care of their health as they age often enjoy higher levels of energy and a higher quality of life. Seniors and their caregivers should focus on embracing the aging process through healthy…
We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for us. They are packed with vitamins and that are good for our heart, brain, muscles, and vital organs. Now scientists have concluded that eating a diet rich in fruits and…
When you go to a doctor’s appointment, do you tell the truth, even when it’s difficult? It’s easy to tell the truth about your pain level or the illness that brought you to the doctor’s office in the first place.…
Dental care is about more than cosmetics. Dental health affects overall health. As a result, it’s important for seniors to take care of their oral health. Oftentimes seniors think that dental care is no longer necessary, especially if they are…
Like any part of the body, the brain changes over time. Seniors can protect their brain health both physically and mentally. Since the brain wears with age, it’s normal for seniors to have small memory lapses. However, more significant brain…
For many years, depression was considered a natural part of aging. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Depression and aging do not naturally occur together. In fact, if the signs and symptoms of depression are noticed in seniors they…