Getting a hip replaced can be a transformative experience for many seniors. If all goes according to plan, patients experience increased mobility and relief from debilitating chronic pain. Unfortunately, like any surgery, things can go wrong. A hip replacement is a serious procedure that will require weeks to months of rehabilitation to fully heal from, … Continued
Gastroparesis slows or stalls the stomach’s ability to move food along, which can lead to nausea, pain and trouble getting proper nutrition. While there’s no cure, diet changes can make a real difference. So, what can a person with gastroparesis eat? In this post, we’ll give you the tools you need to form your gastroparesis … Continued
The liver is one of the largest and most important organs in the body. In addition to removing toxins from the bloodstream, your liver also helps maintain your blood sugar, assists in digestion, and plays a major role in developing the proteins that support our muscles and immune systems. That’s why maintaining your liver health … Continued
After hernia surgery, it is expected to experience mild and moderate pain but healing time for hernia surgery does not need to be impossible. In this post, we’ll review hernia surgery recovery tips, including the best way to get out of bed after hernia surgery and how to heal after hernia surgery. Download Our FREE … Continued
Does your senior experience nighttime confusion or feelings of anxiety when the sun goes down? They may be experiencing a common side effect of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia known as “sundown syndrome” or “sundowning.” In this post we’ll break down signs of elderly anxiety, the causes of confusion in the elderly at night, and what … Continued
Falls are a major concern among older adults, with the CDC reporting that more than one in four people 65 and older experience a fall each year. In this post, we’ll look at reasons for elderly people falling out of bed and how to prevent the elderly from falling out of bed. Download Our FREE … Continued
Many of us would love to stay independent in our own homes as long as possible while we age. It is often what we want for our senior loved ones as well. But when it becomes impossible for us or our loved ones to manage a household on our own, knowing the difference between a … Continued
Hallucinations are frightening for anyone, but even more so for the elderly people in your life. Because hallucinations are usually a symptom of something deeper going on, they are often one of the first signs of a serious underlying condition. Understanding the potential causes for hallucinations in the elderly can help you take the necessary … Continued
For many individuals, the signs of undiagnosed autism may not become clear until later in life. As awareness grows and understanding deepens, more older adults are exploring the possibility that they may be on the autism spectrum. In this post, we’ll review what you need to know about undiagnosed autism spectrum disorders in adults. Download … Continued
Exercise is so important to maintain health and fitness, especially as we age. Strength training, cardiovascular training, and flexibility exercises are all important to feeling fit, reducing inflammation, and preventing falls and other injuries. But what happens when getting up and going to a gym becomes too challenging? Does exercise become just a fond, distant … Continued