The holiday season is supposed to be a nurturing time for family members to reconnect and celebrate. But for many seniors, the holidays can bring feelings of sadness, loneliness and isolation. “It’s not unusual for seniors to hide their feelings of isolation and sadness from family members during the holidays because they don’t want to worry the family by displaying…
There is new evidence that women with heart disease might be at increased risk for dementia, according to a story in HealthDay News. A study reported in theJournal of the American Heart Association found that U.S. women aged 65 to 79, who had healthy brain function when the study started, were 29 percent more likely to experience mental decline over…
The pharmaceutical and drug manufacturers provide many options for treatment of healthcare conditions that in the past were fatal. While these medications have benefits they also have risks. The risks of medication are due to their chemical nature. One medication in isolation may not be problematic, but the cumulative effect of many medications for multiple conditions causes difficulty. Not only…
It’s a natural for home bound seniors to resist exercise. Many would rather sit in front of the television all day. There are lots of reasons to avoid activity, some seniors are fearful of falls and avoid activity because of the risk of falls, but is inactivity a good remedy for avoiding falls and what are the health effects? A recent…
Many seniors have chronic health conditions that left untreated, can result in hospitalization. Seniors living alone are most at risk if there is no caregiver or home aid that can monitor signs of a worsening health condition and seek professional help. AARP recently listed the most common health conditions that result in hospitalizations. Cardiac arrhythmias. According to the American Heart Association…
Nobody likes to make a decision about getting extra care for an aging parent, patient or client, but studies indicate that most older adults have at least one chronic condition, and some have multiple illnesses that require in-home assistance. While nursing home care is often an option for serious medical conditions, more and more consumers are opting for in-home caregivers….
A USA Today story cited a survey from a senior network that found that most baby boomers are woefully unprepared to deal with their aging parents’ health and financial problems. Findings include the fact that: 31% don’t know how many medications their parents take; 34% don’t know whether their parents have a safe deposit box or where the key is;…
