Is it the Flu or a Cold?
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…
What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis & Paget’s Disease
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…
3 Things You Need to Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis
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…
How to Age Healthily During the Senior Years
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…
New Study: Fruits & Vegetables Lead to a Longer Life
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…
Why You Should Tell Your Doctor the Truth
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.…
The Importance of Senior Dental Health
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…
How Seniors Can Protect Brain Health
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…
Why Fighting Depression Can Improve Senior Health
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…
Should your parents have a geriatric care physician?
As loved ones age they may need different types of physicians to manage their care. Chronic disease requires the care of specialists that can range from cardiologists to oncologists. But what type of physician should manage a senior’s overall care?…