Senior Health Issues

Norovirus is the leading cause of acute gastroenteritis in the United States, causing over 21 million illnesses each year. Though...

In our current time of cell phones and laptops, we may often find ourselves hunched over our desks. Even if...

People with dementia may have feelings of agitation. They may become distressed from what they perceive as scary environments or...

As you spend time with your elderly loved ones, you may notice they sometimes wheeze after doing something strenuous like...

Breathing problems in elderly can be the result of several factors. This can include chest discomfort, wheezing, coughing, or shortness...

For many seniors, a sudden onset of stuttering can be not just frustrating, but also concerning. It can be scary...

Hallucinations in elderly adults with urinary tract infection (UTI) can be quite common. But why do UTIs cause mental confusion?...

While typically associated with children, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is prevalent in the elderly. ADHD in seniors is often...

When spending time with your elderly loved ones, you may sometimes notice that they seem to be coughing a lot,...

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchial tubes, which carries air to and from your lungs. It often causes a wet...