It's quite common for us to find it difficult to sleep as we age. We become sleepier earlier in the day, don't sleep well at night and wake up much earlier than we did when we were younger. Senior...
Baby, it’s cold outside! When the temperature drops, seniors run a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to weather. Like most things in life it is better to be prepared. Taking extra precaution throughout the winter months...
Caregivers and relatives of the elderly can find that as their loved ones and patients age, they begin to show symptoms of senior paranoia. This can be concerning and heart wrenching.
Symptoms of senior paranoia can include:
Believing there is someone...
Dehydration can occur quite easily in seniors and is not always immediately noticeable. Preventing senior dehydration and treating it can be managed with some simple steps.
What are the signs of senior dehydration?
Dizziness and weakness
Low blood pressure and...
1.8 million elderly people went to hospitals in the USA in a single year because of FALLS. Our business helps many people who have had a fall, are in the hospital and are told by a doctor that they...
Senior anemia is a relatively misunderstood condition, showing up as a lowered red blood cell count.
As we age, anemia becomes more common and can be caused by many health conditions. It may be mild and barely bother the elderly...
We don't talk about it, especially with our friends and family, but the issue of sexual ability worries us more as we become seniors. Will we still be interested in having a sexual relationship as a senior and will...
A good night’s sleep can be difficult to obtain as we age. Not only can we have trouble falling asleep, we also wake up multiple times during the night and those of us who were once night owls have...
As a senior, vitamins can play a vital role in your health and wellness. As you age and become more susceptible to illness and disease, vitamin C is the one vitamin that can help you the most.
What are the...
Often seniors have ailments that require some form of pain relief. These can range from medications in prescription form to various over-the-counter medications. The first step to determining the proper senior pain relief is to understand the cause of the...
