Male menopause occurs after age 50. It involves a drop in the production of male hormones, mostly testosterone. Also called andropause, it can go by other names as well, usually testosterone deficiency, androgen deficiency or late onset hypogonadism. Male...
Typically, it’s a family member that provides the needed assistance and commits themselves to ensure the comfort and safety of their elderly loved ones. However, it’s tough to keep this up for a more extended period because the family...
Winter is coming faster than you may expect. Wherever you live, it’s important to understand and follow the proper safety procedures to avoid any serious harm from the colder weather. Fortunately, these colder weather safety tips for older adults...
If you are a caregiver or the loved one of an elderly person, you are probably concerned about their health and want to make sure they are comfortable and able to live the best life possible. You may be...
As men age, they are likely to have a partial androgen deficiency. As a result, there is a low circulating testosterone. For instance, there will be defects such as low muscle strength, poor cognitive performance, high adiposity, and a...
When you’re young, getting enough exercise is trivial. You’re full of so much energy that you can simply jump out of bed and go for a run or a walk without thinking twice. However, as you age, this becomes...
Just because you’ve reached a certain age, it doesn’t mean that you can’t still look young. Here are some tips on how you can increase your longevity and keep on enjoying life.
Have a healthy diet
First and foremost, a healthy...
As we grow older, we must take some extra precautions so that we remain safe. Since most of the time we spend is in our houses, these four tips and tricks for eliminating injuries at home should be helpful.
Exercise...
Good health is something many people take for granted until they no longer have it. Monitoring your overall health and working to stay healthy should be a central part of our self-care routines. As we age, our bodies change....
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness and Caregiver’s Month. From 1983 when Alzheimer’s Awareness Month first began, until now, the number of those with Alzheimer’s disease has grown by more than 3 million people in the U.S. alone. The...
