As we age, we suffer from different diseases and thus are required to take multiple medications. While this is a part of the natural aging process, the amount of medications elderly take can leave you astonished. People above the age of 65 often take up more than 5 prescribed medications and a 75-year old generally [...]
Do you feel relaxed after a hearty laugh? Well, there’s a scientific reason behind it. Laughter stimulates blood flow and relaxes the muscles thus reducing your stress levels. Laughter also releases a plethora of beneficial hormones such as serotonin and endorphins while reducing the levels of stress hormones namely epinephrine, cortisol, and adrenaline. Along with [...]
Dementia is not a disease; rather, it is a syndrome whose symptoms are common to several brain diseases. If someone you know has been diagnosed with dementia, it means he/she is suffering from a chronic brain disease that has been affecting their thinking, memory, and behavior, he/she should opt for In Home Care For Elderly. [...]
The function of a urinary bladder is to store the urine and expel it in a coordinated and controlled manner. This coordinated activity is controlled by the central and peripheral nervous system. However, sometimes, the urinary bladder may malfunction due to neurologic dysfunction. This can lead to an overactive or underactive bladder leading to condition [...]
If you or one of your family members is suffering from arthritis, choose In Home Medical Care Services For Seniors offered by Utah Doctor at Home and have the doctor visit you at your home. Arthritis means joint inflammation but this medical term is used to describe more than 200 conditions that affect joints, joint [...]
Did you know more than 30 million Americans are living with Chronic Kidney Disease? Also called as chronic renal disease, chronic kidney disease is a condition characterized by gradual loss of kidney function over time. While kidney disease can develop at any age, seniors are more likely to develop the problem. This is because, as [...]
Multiple Sclerosis often affects people in their mid-20s or 30s. However, the symptoms of Late-onset Multiple Sclerosis (MS) often occur after the age of 50. The way this disease manifest is different from what one would expect with adult-onset MS. What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Multiple Sclerosis is a chronic degenerative disease of the central [...]
Gradually losing muscles is a part of aging, but lost core strength can negatively impact a person’s mobility. Apart from limiting mobility, lost core muscle strength can make seniors prone to accidents and injuries. Therefore, to address the problem directly, seniors can choose a few core strengthening exercises to regain their strength and improve mobility. [...]
COPD - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a group of progressive lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is a serious disease which makes it difficult to breath owing to blocked airways that carry air in and out of the lungs. It can worsen over time making it harder for a person to breathe. [...]
Heart failure impacts approximately six million Americans and about six hundred seventy thousand people are diagnosed with heart failure every year. Did you know, congestive heart failure is the leading cause of hospitalization of adults older than 65 years of age? What is Congestive Heart Failure? Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a chronic health condition [...]
Did your primary physician just order you to get your blood test? Are you feeling uneasy at the thought of getting your blood drawn for the tests? Often blood tests are ordered for routine wellness tests, or for management of an ongoing chronic condition. But if you are not really comfortable going to a lab [...]
Did you know more than 25% of the American population aged greater than 65 years is suffering from type 2 diabetes? Diabetes is a serious problem that can affect a person falling in any age group. People get diabetes when their blood sugar gets too high. However, there are plenty of ways to take control [...]
