Senior Health

Before your senior loved one gets discharged from the hospital, the nurse or physician will provide discharge instructions. This type of education not only prepares your loved one to go home but may also reduce the risk of hospital readmissions. The better informed and educated your loved one is upon discharge, the less likely he…

Migraines are severe, often recurring, headaches that can seriously limit a senior’s ability to enjoy daily activities. These headaches can be caused by numerous factors and may include any of the following symptoms:  Extreme pain Throbbing or pulsing in the temples Nausea and/or vomiting Blurred vision Sensitivity to light, sound, or odors Dizziness A doctor…

Some degree of muscle loss is inevitable with aging, yet there comes a point where losing too much muscle mass can leave seniors vulnerable to health problems. If too much muscle is lost, seniors may not have the strength to manage their daily activities. Their quality of life may be lowered, and they could have…

Meditating can greatly enhance an older adult’s mental and physical wellbeing. Practicing meditation is also a safe and effective tool seniors can use to help them relax and lessen muscle tension. Here are a few ways your senior loved one may benefit from meditating.  Alleviates Stress Aging adults can experience long-term stress for many reasons,…

Though taking medication is a normal part of many seniors’ lives, there are some times when aging adults might choose to avoid taking their prescriptions. However, no matter the reason, this choice can have adverse health effects. If your senior loved one is refusing to take his or her medication, find out why so you…

While the symptoms of arthritis can make daily life difficult, there are plenty of ways to manage the pain. When assisting arthritic seniors, caregivers can implement various treatment options on a trial-and-error basis, as each senior with arthritis will react differently to different treatments. Here are five ways to address arthritis in elderly people.  1.…

Musculoskeletal pain is any type of pain affecting the bones, tendons, ligaments, and/or muscles. While this pain can affect people of any age, it’s especially concerning for seniors, as many dismiss body aches and joint pain as a normal part of aging and avoid seeking treatment. Chronic musculoskeletal pain can impact quality of life and…

Cancer is one of the leading health concerns for seniors today. Each year, 12.7 million people discover they have cancer. But evidence shows up to a third of these cases can be prevented. One of the most common cancers is lung cancer. Luckily, it’s also one of the most preventable. Here are a few tips…

Preparations for any type of surgery that isn’t immediately necessary, as is often the case with knee surgery that doesn’t involve a serious injury, should start as soon as the date for the procedure has been set. There are also steps you can take to provide your senior loved one with some much-appreciated peace of…

Healthcare professionals sometimes skimp on the education they give to seniors about medications, thinking the information won’t be remembered or understood. However, there are many reasons seniors are at higher risk for medication complications than other segments of the population. Learn why this type of education is so important. Polypharmacy This term refers to taking…