With most seniors already seeing an array of doctors, can there be any real advantage to adding yet another? In the case of a geriatrician, …Read More
Tag: Aging
Safety Tips for Traveling with an Alzheimer’s Patient
May 21, 2020
After spending considerable time in social distancing and isolation, this summer may lead you more than usual to want to go to visit friends and …Read More
Medications for Older Adults Can Lead to Negative Side Effects
May 8, 2020
Anyone who has taken prescription medications is aware that they usually come with an in-depth list of possible side effects to watch for. Although prescriptions …Read More
Safety in the House: Modification Tips to Keep Seniors Safe While Aging in Place
April 24, 2020
With the vast majority of older adults choosing to continue to live at home during aging, it’s important to perform a thorough home assessment to …Read More
Hearing Disability and Loss in Seniors: Signs, Causes, and How to Cope
April 17, 2020
Isolated. Misunderstood. Ignored. These are only a few of the many emotions which are common in those with hearing loss, who find it difficult to …Read More
Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms and Prevention for Older Adults
April 10, 2020
When you think of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), your first thought may be a sports-related accident, such as a football player crashing head-first into …Read More
Arthritis Tips, Treatment Options and Risk Factors for Seniors
March 27, 2020
Impacting 30 million individuals in the United States alone, osteoarthritis is a debilitating and painful condition that results due to the wearing away of cartilage, …Read More
When Crafts Won’t Cut It: Engaging Activities and Hobbies for Senior Males
March 21, 2020
For most older men, who have spent a lifetime on a meaningful career, family, hobbies and interests, the very thought of settling in for a …Read More
Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Older Adults
March 13, 2020
Feelings of exhaustion may seem as though they are a regular occurrence for a few us. The alarm goes off too early, the busyness of …Read More
Senior Isolation Statistics Show the Importance of Socialization for Older Adults
February 28, 2020
Senior isolation statistics show an ever-increasing and very serious epidemic in the United States. As many as 33% of all the elderly live alone, and …Read More