Most Recent Posts from January, 2023 Jan 31, 2023 Blood Pressure Over 200 in Elderly Adult: Hypertensive Crisis It seems most doctors take our blood pressure at every appointment but don’t always mention what those numbers mean until they become a problem. So what do elderly people need to know about blood ... Read More Jan 27, 2023 Atrial Fibrillation Treatment in Elderly Adults Atrial Fibrillation (A-fib) is an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm that can lead to blood clots in the heart. The cause of afib in elderly people is a problem with the heart’s structure. ... Read More Jan 26, 2023 Pacemaker Surgery Recovery: Elderly Recuperation After experiencing heart troubles, a patient may be advised to undergo pacemaker implantation. But what does that entail? In this post, we will provide answers to the following questions: Why should a ... Read More Jan 19, 2023 Sudden Excessive Sleepiness in Elderly Adults Excessive sleep in the elderly is quite common due to numerous conditions. Luckily, there are several ways to treat excessive sleepiness, whether through medications or by practicing good sleep ... Read More Jan 17, 2023 Help at Home: "My Elderly Mother is Consuming My Life" Life isn’t always easy. We are never really prepared for the changes that take place with the passage of time. One of those transitions begins when our parents get older, fragile, and unable to care ... Read More Page 1 of 2