Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects more of a person’s life as it progresses. It does more than just make them forgetful of events and names; it affects their ability to remember how to do their daily tasks, such as eating and getting dressed. It can become difficult for the person with Alzheimer’s to handle […]
As the temperatures rise, family caregivers may be concerned about the safety of their senior family members. Statistics have shown that hot weather can be harshest on older people and children. Precautions are needed if the senior will be active outdoors; they also need to be careful indoors if they do not have the proper […]
Stroke is one of the most well-known health issues of seniors. Early intervention with a stroke victim can lessen the long-term effects and it may allow them to fully recover. However, it can be difficult to recognize when a loved one is having a stroke if you do not know what to look for. A […]
Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. It can be difficult to diagnose the disease in its early stages, since its initial symptoms may seem as “just a sign of getting older.” However, as the disease progresses, it leads to behavior changes and the loss of the ability to think and do daily tasks. […]
While many people expect to reduce their 20/20 vision as they get older and need glasses, they may not expect to develop other eye conditions. There are numerous conditions that affect the eyes, but four are mainly found in older adults. Cataracts Cataracts affect a large number of the older population and are characterized by […]
Arthritis is a condition that can affect anyone, but is almost commonplace in those over 65. As the body ages, bones and joints start to deteriorate leading to pain, swelling, stiffness and discomfort. Women are more apt to have osteoporosis, or a softening of the bones caused by a lack of calcium, which makes them […]
Those with Dementia or Alzheimer’s tend to suffer from a syndrome called Sundowner’s Syndrome. As the name implies the symptoms appear in the late afternoon and evening for some, for others not until the sun has completely set. Medical science has never been able to come up with a physiological or psychological reason for it […]
Drivers over 70 are the second highest group involved in vehicle fatalities, with drivers under 20 being the highest. The effects of aging are different between people, but if it is affecting cognitive functions and physical capabilities, driving can become very dangerous. Even some medications can affect driving ability no matter what age a person […]
According to statistics, there are nearly 100,000 people living with Parkinson’s in Canada. This number is expected to double by the year 2016. Parkinson is caused by the death of cells in the brain that produce a chemical called dopamine. Dopamine is a very important chemical in the brain that affects anything from a person’s […]
The process of aging is hard to deal with – whether you are a family member or a friend of the person aging. It is especially hard for children to watch their parents age. These are the people who raised them, taught them everything they know and were their role models when starting their own […]
