Health Conditions

most common chronic diseases in older adults

Medical Conditions

10 Most Common Chronic Diseases in Older Adults: Tips to Prevent and Manage

Keep seniors healthier by understanding chronic health conditions 80% of seniors have at least one chronic health condition and 68%...

medications for alzheimer's behavior

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

5 Types of Medications for Alzheimer’s Behavior: Effectiveness, Benefits, and Risks

Sometimes medication is needed to reduce difficult dementia behaviors Someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia may become extremely anxious, paranoid, angry,...

dealing with caregiver guilt

Alzheimer's & Dementia

5 Tips for Dealing with Caregiver Guilt in Dementia Care

Feelings of guilt are common among dementia caregivers Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia, means you’re doing a tough...

Dementia causes changes in eyesight that can affect behavior

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Dementia and Eyesight: 3 Common Changes and Behaviors

Vision changes can cause strange dementia behavior Dementia causes a variety of changes in the brain, including how the...

what does a geriatric doctor do

Medical Conditions

What Does a Geriatric Doctor Do? How Seniors Benefit From a Specialist

Seniors with complex health needs can benefit from a specialist Many older adults have multiple chronic health conditions. Treatments for...

cpr for seniors

Living Will / DNR / Medical Conditions

The Reality of CPR for Seniors: Get the Facts

CPR is brutal, especially for seniors An important end-of-life consideration for seniors is whether or not they would want to...

medication disposal

Medication Disposal: How to Safely Get Rid Of Unwanted Medicine

With many seniors taking multiple medications, it’s common for some to expire and others to be stopped when no longer...

what is vascular dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

What Is Vascular Dementia? Everything You Need to Know

What you need to know about vascular dementia Vascular dementia is the second most common cause of dementia after Alzheimer’s...

arthritis pain relief

Common Aging Conditions

8 Tips for Arthritis Pain Relief

Arthritis pain can be reduced and managed Seniors shouldn’t have to suffer with ongoing arthritis pain, especially when nearly 50%...

Palliative care improves quality of life by relieving pain, managing symptoms, and reducing the stress of serious health conditions

Medical Conditions

How Palliative Care Improves Seniors’ Quality of Life

Palliative care is focused on quality of life Palliative (PAL-ee-uh-tiv) care is medical care designed for people with serious health...

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