Have you ever heard the phrase “getting old is not for sissies?” We all look forward to the “golden years” with great anticipation, but sometimes we’re faced with unexpected medical conditions that change the way we’ve planned to spend the advanced years of our lives. Heart valve disease in the elderly is caused by a … Continued
A normal heart rate for seniors is between 60 and 100 beats per minute. However, the resting heart rate for seniors can differ from their heart rate with regular exercise. To determine the target elderly heart rate, you will want to take the maximum heart rate for seniors (220 and subtract your age) and take … Continued
There’s great news for anyone waiting for full FDA approval before getting a COVID-19 vaccine! Pfizer BioNTech vaccine has now been fully approved by the FDA for people 16 and older – making it the first of three COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S. to be upgraded from emergency use authorization to full approval! But … Continued
Red blood cells carry most of the oxygen in your body. These cells collect oxygen from your lungs and deliver it to all parts of your body to perform necessary functions. That means if you have a low blood oxygen level, you will need some medical attention since it will prevent you from performing everyday … Continued
For almost anyone with aging parents, it’s natural to have concerns over their financial future. And it can be stressful to figure out how to handle these kinds of situations, especially if you have to determine what to do when an elderly parent runs out of money. But taking initiative can help everyone to avoid … Continued
If you or your loved one has noticed discoloration in your feet, ankles, or legs, you should consult your doctor to determine the cause. Reasons for purple patches on elderly skin or other discolorations in the lower extremities differ from one person to another. Purple feet in the elderly, blue feet in the elderly, black … Continued
As we grow older, we develop reduced kidney function, weaker bladder muscles, and a variety of other things, which can incline us to new patterns in urination. Some of these differences are natural and expected, while others are something to be concerned about. But whether disruptive, inconvenient, or something more serious, it’s important to know … Continued
If you are caring for an elderly parent, when April rolls around, you will probably have questions related to taxes. Bad enough that you have to stress about your own taxes, and now you are also left wondering, “when do seniors stop filing tax returns?” and hoping the answer is now. You would think if … Continued
Depression in Elderly Parents: How to Help Depression can occur at any age, and if it is not recognized and treated, depression can be debilitating. Depression in the elderly is common, but it should never be considered a normal part of the aging process. Depression in the elderly is often overlooked or untreated because people … Continued
When someone has anemia, it means they do not have enough red blood cells, or the red blood cells they do have do not have enough hemoglobin. A lack of red blood cells or hemoglobin means not enough oxygen is being circulated through the body. Unfortunately, anemia is fairly common in the elderly, affecting around … Continued