Michael J. Fox is a one of the more famous individuals with Parkinson’s Disease that affects nearly 1 million adults living in the United States. Perhaps the worst part of the disease is that, according to the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF), it is classified as both chronic and progressive. This means that the disease’s symptoms […]
Yoga for Seniors, the Elderly, and Older Adults When the talk turns to yoga, many of us may automatically visualize younger adults in a variety of complicated poses. Even though the benefits of practicing this gentle form of exercise are well-documented, older adults may not believe it is a practical option for them to explore. […]
As Baby Boomers continue to age and head into their senior years, many of them are sicker than the generations that came before them. That means a higher percentage of seniors of this generation will have diabetes, as well as other age-related illnesses. On the positive side, there are new advances in caring for seniors […]
Over the course of their service, veterans may be physically and emotionally strained in ways that most people can only imagine. Whether enduring combat, encountering disease, or being exposed to chemicals and noise, being a veteran means that your loved one has been tried and tested. Unfortunately, even those who left their service without apparent […]
How Big Data Is Improving Health Outcomes for Seniors In health care, big data is a popular topic. With electronic medical record (EMR) use in full swing and advances in a variety of sensor-based technologies, there is a growing wealth of health data available to help improve care. For seniors, the optimized collection and use […]
Living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) means that even walking can be a serious challenge. Affecting around one out of every 10,000 newborns, SMA is one of the most common and deadly genetic disorders in the world. With no cure in sight, patients have few options to treat their severe and worsening symptoms — but […]
It’s a fact of life that as we grow older, our immune system doesn’t work quite the way it used to. That’s important information to know because the body’s immunity is what protects us from catching common viruses that are making the rounds, as well as developing more serious health conditions such as cancer and […]
Imagine peanut butter helping you or a loved one determine your risk for Alzheimer’s. It may seem far-fetched at first mention, however researchers at The University of Florida believe there could be a significant connection between the sense of smell and Alzheimer’s. The Mayo Clinic helped identify that one of the first indicators of cognitive […]
A friend just told me that her mom fell a few months ago and broke her femur so badly that she needed surgery and a metal rod inserted in her leg. Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common scenario. According to Osteoporosis Canada, fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart attack, stroke and breast cancer combined. […]
Too many people are forced to face the heartbreaking choice of having their disabled loved one placed in a care institution, or keeping them at home and facing considerable expenses not covered by insurance. And too often, the end result of these decisions is financial hardship, split families, and substantial losses for local communities. But […]