Improving Quality of Life for Seniors with Myasthenia Gravis Practical Guide for Seniors Diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis - Tools and tips to help seniors take charge of their health. Life doesn't always come with a roadmap, so if you've been recently diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis as a senior, it can be hard to know [...]
Mental Health Among Seniors: Strategies for Creating an Emotionally Supportive Environment May is Mental Health Awareness Month The elderly population in the US encounters various challenges in maintaining their mental health and wellbeing. Sadly, mental health problems like loneliness, depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline are often disregarded and ignored. Many seniors struggle with such [...]
Diabetic Seniors Needn't Lose Hope - Here are Some Tips to Help Them Cope ( March 28 is American Diabetes Alert Day ) According to the CDC's National Diabetes Statistics Report, 11.3% of the United States population or a total of 37.3 million people have diabetes, with diabetes being the 7th leading cause of death [...]
Tips for Protecting Your Eyesight: Glaucoma Awareness for Seniors (January is Glaucoma Awareness Month ) Do you remember the last time you had an eye exam? If it’s been a while, then this is your friendly reminder that preventative care is key. We may not always think about how aging can affect our sight and [...]
Living with osteoporosis: Tips for seniors to manage the condition and stay active Osteoporosis is a condition that affects many seniors, and can make everyday activities such as walking or climbing stairs difficult. If you're living with osteoporosis, it's important to take steps to manage the condition and stay active. In this blog post, we'll [...]
How Kidney Failure is Linked to Aging It's no secret that kidney function declines with age. Approximately one-third of all adults aged 75 and older have some degree of chronic kidney disease. However, many seniors may not be aware of the seriousness of this condition or what they can do to prevent it from developing. [...]
Colon Cancer in Seniors: What you Need to Know Since March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, we want to provide some helpful information to help prevent it, or at least detect it early to provide the best chance of treatment. Colorectal cancer is the third most common form of cancer in the United States. It [...]
What to know about Lung Cancer in the Elderly Lung cancer is the most common form of cancer in America. The majority of people diagnosed with lung cancer are over the age of 70 years old, and they tend to be more sensitive to the side effects associated with treatment. While it may seem like [...]
Mental Illness : A Challenge For Seniors and How You Can Help Mental impairment can be a difficult subject to approach. It's natural for people to worry about their mental health as they age, especially considering that many of the symptoms are similar to those seen in dementia and Alzheimer's disease. However, it is important [...]
Physical Assistance for Seniors and How to Choose the Right Caregiver We all know that as we age, life can get a little more difficult. We might not be able to do things like we used to and it becomes more of a struggle to take care of ourselves. But don't worry! You're not alone [...]
