Medical 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%...

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...

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...

seasonal depression

Health & Wellness / Medical Conditions

4 Ways Seniors and Caregivers Can Prevent and Manage Seasonal Depression

Many people struggle to get through the winter season – and not just because bad weather makes everyday tasks difficult. Those...

Caregivers act as health advocates to help seniors understand health conditions, manage treatments, and more

Medical Conditions

Why Seniors Need a Health Advocate: 7 Health Benefits

Seniors need someone to look out for their best interests Visiting the doctor can be an exhausting blur for some...

managing dysphagia

Medical Conditions

7 Tips for Seniors and Caregivers Managing Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing food or liquids is a serious problem for seniors. This is often caused by a condition called dysphagia,...

why do seniors have trouble swallowing

Medical Conditions

Why Do Seniors Have Trouble Swallowing?

Swallowing problems are more common in seniors Some older adults have trouble swallowing food or liquids. This serious condition is...

signs of stroke

Medical Conditions

Recognize Signs of Stroke and Act F.A.S.T.

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability Strokes are serious and can be deadly. Being familiar with the...

pneumonia in seniors

Medical Conditions

Pneumonia in Seniors: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Older adults are more vulnerable to illness and pneumonia in seniors is a common complication during cold and flu season....

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