How to Avoid Adverse Drug Interactions
While anyone can experience a drug interaction, seniors are often more at risk. Lifestyle changes, consistency and communication with medical professionals can keep you from encountering drug interactions.
Seeing the World through Another’s Eyes
Imagine asking for a drink and being told “no,” or that you already have one. For someone with dementia who lives in a long-term care community, hearing “no” can be confusing and disappointing.
Preventing Shingles
Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a common illness among older adults. For many years, researchers have been raising questions as to why this is the case.
Dealing with Depression
Depression is a very common medical problem among older adults, and is often broken down into two categories: major depression and minor depression.
Nature’s Pharmacy: Herbal Medicines
Herbal medicines are the foundation of modern prescription drugs. Most medicines including valium, cholesterol medicines, digoxin and aspirin have roots in natural compounds.
What is Essential Tremor?
Essential tremor is the most common neurological disorder found in the older adult population. It affects between 1 and 5 percent of adults over 60 years of age.
Preventing Memory Loss Through Exercise
By 2050, the number of people experiencing memory loss will nearly triple due to people living longer and the aging of the baby boomer generation.
The Great Masquerader: Hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism is a common disease which can cause many common symptoms. It is called the great masquerader because it can mimic many other diseases. Despite its tricks, hypothyroidism can be easy to treat.
Living Safe as We Age
One of my biggest challenges as I entered my mid-sixties was recognizing the physiological changes that have been occurring to my body. Something as simple as getting out of my car takes more effort than before.
Outsmart Osteoporosis: Tips for Injury Prevention
Osteoporosis affects millions of people each day, but is often only diagnosed only after an injury.