Did your brain tell the legs to move, and they don’t move? If so, there are high chances that you may be suffering from Vascular Parkinsonism. What is Vascular Parkinsonism? Often called multi-infarct Parkinsonism, Vascular Parkinsonism (VP) is a form of atypical Parkinsonism where the symptoms are produced by one or more small stroke. The [...]
A majority of seniors prefer aging at home as it enables them to stay in a familiar home environment. One of the biggest advantages of aging at home is that it gives a person some continuity which is both comforting and a part of personal identity. The home carries years of happy memories and holds [...]
About 10 percent of total blindness in Americans is caused by glaucoma and a majority of people affected by this disease are seniors above the age of 65. The American Academy of Family Physicians has reported that about 75 percent of people who are legally blind because of glaucoma are seniors. However, the Glaucoma Research [...]
Are you thinking if it’s time Get an In Home Health Care Service Provider? Want to know more about what they do, who they are, and more? What Are In Home Health Care Services? Medical caregivers, in home medical care team, are health professionals such as physicians, registered nurses and other medical professionals who provide [...]
The rising cost of healthcare and the increasing use of medication can leave seniors frustrated. They may think about avoiding the doctor’s visit or do not properly take their medications. However, did you know each year more than 125,000 people die because of the failure to properly take their medicines? If your parents are of [...]
In case of an emergency, visiting a doctor at the hospital where he practices is unavoidable. But with the advent of technology, calling a doctor at home is becoming easier. Interested to know more about in home health care services? Here are a few reasons why you should consider opting for in home health services [...]
Did you know there are over 17.7 million people who act as family caregivers because of the failing health of seniors? Thus, it is important to talk to your parents and opt for in home health care services to make living at home comfortable. As children age, so do their parents. Thus, even as adults, [...]
More than a hundred million Americans suffer from hypertension according to statistics from the American Heart Association. You probably suffer from hypertension or high blood pressure if your blood pressure readings are consistently 140 over 90 or higher for over a month. What is Hypertension? High blood pressure is a common condition affecting adults and [...]
Mental illness in America is common. Approximately 15 percent of adults aged 60 and over suffer from one mental disorder or the other. The American population is aging rapidly and as older patients are likely to lay more emphasis on their physical problems, mental illness often goes underdiagnosed. Did you know about 1 in every [...]
American is experiencing a dramatic shift in demographics and it is estimated that soon seniors above the age of 65 will outnumber young adults. As people are living longer and longer, a majority of seniors often suffer from multiple chronic conditions such as functional impairment, diabetes, limited mobility, and other medical conditions. Thus, to spare [...]
As people age, high-intensity workout starts to become a far-fetched dream. However, regardless of your age and fitness level, it is important to include some form of physical activity in your everyday routine to avoid health hazards. While some people choose not to indulge in any kind of physical activities, others are simply too old, [...]
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting the way how the brain nerve cells produce dopamine. Although also reported in younger adults, Parkinson’s disease commonly affects older adults. Parkinson’s disease is one of the most commonly diagnosed nerve degenerating diseases, second only to Alzheimer’s disease. More than 1% of the population above the age [...]
