You may have seen a tennis ball on a walker here and there. It may look strange initially, but there is a practical reason why people attach these balls to their walking devices. Why do people put tennis balls on walkers? In this post, we will answer some of your questions about tennis balls on … Continued
Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which carries air to and from your lungs. It often causes a wet cough, shortness of breath, wheezing, fatigue, and a mild fever. Bronchitis can either be acute or chronic. Acute bronchitis in the elderly generally clears up in about ten days. Chronic bronchitis in elderly adults is … Continued
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that constricts airways and causes difficulty breathing. With this condition, one may be concerned with life expectancy. What is COPD life expectancy? What is the life expectancy for COPD stage 4? Is stage 4 COPD life expectancy survivable? In this post, we will … Continued
How do you know when it’s time to consider a live-in caregiver for yourself or your loved one? For those who choose to remain in their own home as they age, live-in help may be the way to accomplish that goal. The first thing to consider is the difference between a 24/7 caregiver and a … Continued
Foot and hand cramps are one of those “issues” that become more common in the elderly. They are more prevalent in women (of course, because there aren’t enough fun things about aging for women) and though typically brief they can be extremely painful and uncomfortable. Muscle Cramps in the Elderly Our muscles naturally contract and … Continued
Fine motor skills are essential to everyday living, and these skills may start to deteriorate as one ages. That’s why keeping them in check through regular activity is important. In this post, we will review how to strengthen fine motor skills and some fun fine motor strengthening activities to do so. The Importance of Fine … Continued
Have you ever walked into the kitchen but couldn’t remember why? Do you find yourself forgetting how to complete familiar or mundane tasks? How about conversations? Can you follow what’s being said and remember it an hour later? Have you walked out to a parking lot and failed to remember where you parked? Have you … Continued
If you suffer from recurrent kidney infections, persistent low back pain, diabetes, high blood pressure, or if you are elderly and have a family history of kidney disease, your primary care physician may refer you to a nephrologist, commonly known as a kidney doctor. Your first visit will be for an assessment of your condition … Continued
Lifelong Learning: Continuing Education for Seniors There is no better time to pursue continuing education for seniors. Technology changes every day. The ongoing changes expand the ways seniors can enroll in classes and programs that will enrich their lives. A wide variety of elderly education programs are available both in person and online. Let’s investigate … Continued
The medical field is full of acronyms – you practically need a degree just to keep track of all of them. Some of the acronyms you will encounter most often, especially as you or a loved one move into assisted living – are CNA, LPN and RN. So what is the difference between an RN, … Continued