Most Recent Posts from July, 2022 Jul 28, 2022 Elderly Pneumonia Survival Rate Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs caused by bacteria, fungi or a virus. It causes the air sacs in the lungs to fill up with fluid, leading to coughing, a fever, chills, and trouble breathing. ... Read More Jul 26, 2022 Home Care After Heart Attack in Elderly Adults Heart attacks occur when there’s a reduction or blockage in blood flow to the heart. In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds. With that number in mind, it’s important to take ... Read More Jul 21, 2022 Treating Pneumonia in Elderly Adults Treating Pneumonia in Elderly Adults Pneumonia is a lung inflammation caused by either a viral or bacterial infection. The infection causes the air sacs (alveoli) in the lungs to fill with fluid and ... Read More Jul 19, 2022 Speech Problems in the Elderly When you imagine what an elderly person’s voice sounds like, you probably think of something quiet and wispy, maybe even a little hoarse. Just like other body parts that change with age - like ... Read More Jul 14, 2022 Stages of Pneumonia in Elderly Adults Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other germs. It occurs when air sacs in one or both of the lungs fill with bacteria or pus. Pneumonia can manifest ... Read More Page 1 of 2
