Many people know someone who is caring for a terminally ill spouse, these gracious people put their own needs aside to fulfill the vows many of us spoke on our wedding day. AARP says that in 2020 a survey of 49.7 million caregivers for adults over the age of 18 showed that 12% are caring […]
Allergens or pollen are virtually everywhere. An allergy occurs when the body’s immune system sees a substance that may be harmful and has a reaction to it. Many people can see the thick layers of pollen covering cars and lawns this time of year. Here in Florida, pollen counts remain consistently high almost all year […]
It’s that time of year again, the winter months have the highest incidence of Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) which is only one of 30 different types! Unfortunately it is the most common type, highly contagious and is a leading cause of death among adults. CAP is responsible for over 4.5 million ER and Outpatient visits […]
The most common type of lymphedema is called “secondary lymphedema” and is believed to affect 1 in 1000 Americans. It can be a very difficult diagnosis to accept as a patient as it is a chronic condition that will likely always need maintenance therapies. This can be very frustrating for people who were once active. […]
This subject has so much important information to share that I needed to extend it into a second article. The amount of scams against senior citizens in 2021 is the highest it has ever been. The internet has made it so much easier for people to cheat, lie, and steal from innocent people. There are […]
The holiday season is usually full of traditions that serve as foundations in many families. Because of these family ties mental health professionals see an increase in depression in seniors. According to the National Institute on Aging, loneliness and social isolation are the most common cause of depression in senior citizens. Older adults are more […]
Many of us have heard about a myriad of benefits to being consistently grateful. With the approach of Thanksgiving I was curious to explore if there are proven positives to fostering an attitude of gratitude. I was pleasantly surprised (and grateful) to find multiple articles and papers written about this subject supporting it. There are […]
Everyone hates that word, especially if it is being used to describe yourself or a loved one. But the reality in the US is that 5% of adults over age 65 have some form of dementia. That number doubles every 5 years after age 65 resulting in 50% of adults over age 80 having this […]
Parkinson’s Disease is a central nervous system disease that affects our ability to control movement and speech. It usually starts with a tremor but may progress to constant shaking, muscle stiffness, trouble walking, maintaining balance and coordination. As it worsens patients may experience difficulty in speech, memory, behavioral changes and even hallucinations. Nerve cells in […]
Violent crimes are on the rise in the senior population. In 2015 one study found that 51% of violent crimes against seniors were committed by people they did not know, 26% by someone they know well or a casual acquaintance, and sadly 18% by a relative or intimate partner. Injuries to older adults from violent […]
