Your parent may have stopped eating foods they enjoy, or they may have lost interest in meeting up with family and friends. Upon calling the doctor, they can’t tell what’s wrong, but they do give a diagnosis of Adult Failure to Thrive. What is Failure to Thrive in adults? What are the causes and treatment … Continued
Strokes are the #5 leading cause of death and one of the leading causes of disability in the United States, especially among seniors. That’s why knowing the signs of stroke in elderly patients and how to react quickly is so crucial. In this post, we’ll explore how strokes impact seniors, symptoms to look out for, … Continued
In our current time of cell phones and laptops, we may often find ourselves hunched over our desks. Even if we are not necessarily hunched, we may be frequently looking down at our phones or our computer screens. As we age, this constant slouching or looking down can lead to a Dowager’s Hump. What is … Continued
If there is an elderly loved one in your life, you most likely always have their health and safety in mind. You likely have an especially keen eye on their memory, keeping watch for early signs of dementia. With research and advances in medical science, we are learning more about the brain and cognitive function … Continued
Congestive heart failure is a long-term condition that results in your heart not being able to pump enough blood to your body. It can be potentially life threatening but there are ways to manage it. In this post, we’ll review what you need to know about congestive heart failure life span and other related topics. … Continued
People with dementia may have feelings of agitation. They may become distressed from what they perceive as scary environments or being overstimulated. Luckily, there are medications and intervention methods to keep dementia patients free from agitation. In this post, we will review what you need to know about agitation in the elderly. Is Agitation A … Continued
ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The body uses motor neurons to control muscle movement. These neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to all the muscles in the body. They govern voluntary movement … Continued
As you spend time with your elderly loved ones, you may notice they sometimes wheeze after doing something strenuous like climbing the stairs. A wheeze can usually be heard on the exhale and sounds like a whistle or rattling sound. Wheezing in elderly adults is actually more common than you might think. There are many … Continued