Looking after your health is important throughout your lifetime but as you reach your sixties and seventies it’s even more important to begin taking care of your health. It can seem daunting to begin changing your routine and lifestyle in your later years but most elderly people only need to […]
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How You Can Reduce Risk of Injury among the Elderly
As people get older, their bodies become less resilient. This means that incidents that may not have had such an impact before can do some considerable damage to an ageing body. One of the main reasons that the elderly end up in hospital is due to injuries caused by accidents, […]
Keeping Elderly Relatives Healthy Through the Summer
If you have elderly relatives then winter is a time of the year when you need to take extra care of them due to the various health and safety issues that can arise with cold weather. However, summer and the warm weather brings with it its own set of complications […]
Dental Issues For The Elderly
We often think of tooth loss as a natural function of aging and, to a certain degree that is true — years of wear and tear can diminish our enamel. But age alone is not the real culprit when it comes to tooth loss; rather it's our dental habits and […]
Elderly Depression: Are You At Risk?
When most people think of conditions and diseases that affect the elderly, most think of cognitive decline, heart problems, bone diseases, and other “old person” issues. Very few consider one of the most common afflictions among the elderly: depression. Depression among people over age 65 is quite common. About eight […]
Treating Incontinence in the Elderly
Incontinence is one of the most embarrassing health problems you could have. Even if you’re elderly, the idea of not being able to control your bladder can be mortifying. If you’re suffering from this ailment, don’t feel like there’s nothing you can to help yourself. Despite the fact that incontinence […]
The Benefits of Foot Massage to Elderly People
The Benefits of Foot Massage to Elderly People “Age is just a number” according to a saying. Indeed, age is just a number; but as we age, our body weakens and our strength deteriorates. That is why most seniors easily get tired and are very susceptible to various kinds of […]
Tips on Keeping Your Elderly Loved Ones Safe at Home
My grandmother is 85 years old and gets around great. She still drives, and actually just got her driver’s license renewed for another six years. She is very independent and is able to do most things herself. However, she gets very worried at night at home by herself, especially because […]
Benefits of Ceramic Dental Implants for the Elderly
Dental care makes for an essential part of our daily hygiene routine that needs to be maintained rightly. It has been seen that many people do not consider dental hygiene with equal prominence, which results in various chronic diseases and problems in the future days. Hence there is no doubt […]
Health-Friendly Outdoor Activities for Elderly Men
Elderly people are already prone to various kinds of ailments. It is a fact, considering that at this age our body slowly deteriorates. Our bones become weaker and our strength lowers. For seniors who have active lifestyle, they are able to fight off certain ailments that can affect their mobility. […]
Exploring the Heart of Healthcare in Bronx
Welcome to a world where healthcare meets personalized service, right in the heart of the Bronx. In a bustling borough known for its diverse communities and vibrant culture, pharmacies stand as critical pillars of health and wellness. These aren’t just places where prescriptions are filled; they’re hubs of comprehensive care, […]
Live-in Care vs. Nursing Homes: Which One is Right for You?
It’s critical for seniors to comprehend the differences between live-in care and nursing facilities when they begin the process of making this decision. Making this crucial choice will affect your golden years’ quality of life and general well-being. We’ll go over the main distinctions between nursing homes and live-in care […]