What is Sciatica? Sciatica in elderly people is a condition that causes extreme pain and discomfort. Sciatica is described as a pain that travels along the path of the sciatic nerve from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down one or both legs. Muscles and nerves begin to degenerate with age, and … Continued
A chemical stress test is used to determine whether or not the heart is getting enough blood flow during exercise. Regular stress tests are generally done on a treadmill. The patient walks on the treadmill and the speed and incline is slowly increased to see how the heart performs as the exercise difficulty increases. Occasionally … Continued
Have you ever felt tightness in your chest? Do you feel extreme exhaustion after minor physical activity? It may be worth getting checked for aortic valve stenosis. In this post, we will review some questions and answers for aortic stenosis in the elderly. What is Aortic Valve Stenosis in Elderly Adults? Aortic valve stenosis, also … Continued
There are many vitamins that you probably already know are important to include in your diet, including calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A, C, D, and E. But there is one vital but often overlooked vitamin whose lack can cause serious health problems: vitamin B12. Benefits of Vitamin B12 for Seniors Vitamin B12 is crucial for … Continued
Doctors perform lung biopsies to remove samples of lung tissue and to determine if lung disease or lung cancer is present. However, there are a few lung biopsy risks. Elderly patients may wonder what the risks of lung biopsy in the elderly are. In this post, we will review why someone would need a lung … Continued
What is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal Stenosis occurs when the spaces in the spine narrow or become compressed. Although anyone can get degenerative spinal stenosis, the condition usually occurs in people over the age of 50. Degenerative stenosis, or degenerative narrowing of the spine occurs gradually over time and the condition often goes undetected until symptoms … Continued
You’ve probably heard or seen on the news that the spread of RSV is particularly bad this year. RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection, is generally known as a virus that affects young children. But lately, more and more adults and seniors are being hospitalized with severe cases of RSV. RSV in the elderly is … Continued
Bladder cancer begins in the cells of the bladder. Most of these cancers are diagnosed at an early stage and can be easily treated. However, they can often return. That is why it’s important to have follow-up treatments years after treatment. But what is the life expectancy of someone with bladder cancer? In this post, … Continued
Falling asleep while sitting down is a common occurrence. In today’s busy world, we’ve all experienced the embarrassment that comes with falling asleep sitting in the weekly staff meeting. Our hectic schedules can lead to falling asleep when sitting at our computer or when we sit down to watch a movie. There’s an explanation for … Continued
It seems most doctors take our blood pressure at every appointment but don’t always mention what those numbers mean until they become a problem. So what do elderly people need to know about blood pressure? Does blood pressure increase with age? When should we become concerned with our blood pressure? Blood Pressure for Elderly Adults … Continued