January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, an excellent time to examine how this chronic, progressive eye disease can affect seniors. The risk of developing glaucoma increases with age and will affect approximately one in twenty adults aged 65 and older. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma … Continued
Sherry B. was born in Cleveland, OH, in June of 1949. She is the 2nd oldest of five children and has one older brother, one younger brother, and two younger sisters. Her brother would lead them on hikes throughout the area, and she recalls hiking to the schoolyard on one occasion, which resulted in her … Continued
Surgical procedures can pose more risks for seniors than for other age groups. They are at risk for developing age-related problems from anesthesia and have an increased risk for other complications. Those who have multiple chronic medical conditions may experience a longer recovery period and require special monitoring during their recovery. Seniors may also become … Continued
Every fall, doctors recommend their patients receive a flu shot. This advice becomes more important as people age. September and October may be optimal times to get a flu shot, before there is a large amount of community spread of this respiratory infection. However, missing that early window doesn’t mean it’s too late for seniors … Continued
Dementia is a chronic condition that affects memory, thinking, language, comprehension, judgment, and social abilities. It’s estimated that 7 million people in the U.S. age 65 or older suffer from dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form. The deterioration in cognitive function eventually becomes severe enough to impair daily life. Unfortunately, there is … Continued
As people age, they often develop conditions that require them to take medications. Seniors use more medication than other age groups including prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements. However, changes in the body as we age can affect how medications are absorbed into the bloodstream and how the body responds to them. Medications should be carefully … Continued
Osteoarthritis often becomes a health issue as people age. It affects the joints, breaking down the cartilage, causing connective tissue to deteriorate, and damaging the bone. Joints that are most often affected are the hips, knees, and hands. People can also develop arthritis in parts of their spine. Symptoms of arthritis include pain, stiffness, and … Continued
Aging adults often experience sleep difficulties. Physical and mental conditions can interfere with sleep, as can medications commonly taken by seniors. Lack of sleep can impact quality of life and raises the risk of accidents and falls in older adults. Long-term effects of sleep deprivation include inability to concentrate, mood changes, memory problems, and a … Continued
Do you find yourself getting colder as you age? You are not alone. Many seniors struggle with keeping warm, but why do seniors tend to get cold, even when others around them seem fine? Many different factors can cause seniors to feel cold. Let’s Talk About Why Seniors Are Always Cold Slower Metabolic Rate Your … Continued
Rosemary H. was born on May 17, 1954, at Los Angeles Doctor’s Hospital. She was the third daughter of four children and had two older sisters and a younger brother. She did not feel like they were poor, but they did not have a lot of money or things. Rosemary recalls owning two TVs that … Continued
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