According to the CDC, approximately 795,000 people in the United States suffer a stroke every year. Most of these are ischemic strokes, or “brain attacks”, in which blood flow to the brain is cut off, causing brain cells to die. If not addressed early, permanent brain damage or death may occur. If you have a loved …
There are many benefits to getting older. However, there are also some factors you should be aware of in terms of health and wellness. As you age, your immune system becomes less reliable. Therefore, seniors are at a greater risk of infections, such as pneumonia. Pneumonia is a respiratory infection characterized by inflammation in the …
Approximately 12 million Americans have diabetes, the majority aged 65 and above. Diabetes generally leads to a greater risk of early mortality, lower quality of life, isolation, and being institutionalized. Caring for seniors with diabetes can be complicated, particularly if they suffer from other diseases that also require specialized care. Below you’ll learn more about …
Millions of Americans suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and many more cases go undiagnosed every year due to the lack of awareness of COPD symptoms. Many people mistake their symptoms for other conditions, causing COPD to be overlooked. COPD is not a single medical condition, but instead is comprised of several different lung …
Parkinson’s disease is a brain and body disorder that can affect some men and women at later stages in their lives. Even individuals with the best possible in home senior care in Colorado Springs may receive a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis. Most individuals with elderly care needs and their families learn to adapt to this disease’s …
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurological disorder most commonly affecting adults over 40 years old. The primary indicator is difficulties with movement, caused by a loss of dopamine. Dopamine is a naturally produced chemical in the brain responsible for smooth, coordinated bodily movements. It is produced in the area of the brain referred to as the …
Some people use the terms palliative care and hospice care interchangeably, but there are some distinctions between the two though both provide comfort treatment. Palliative care is typically provided to people with a serious illness, who still desire life-extending treatment or services such as Physical or Occupational Therapy. Hospice care is provided to those with …
Presbycusis is a term which refers to hearing loss as we age, and in fact 33% of all adults aged 65 and above have some degree of hearing loss. Seniors losing hearing shouldn’t really come as a surprise to anyone, but the people affected don’t usually recognize that it’s happening because it occurs so gradually. Senior home …
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Something like 3.5 million Americans over the age of 40 have some degree of vision loss, and although it is not total blindness, it does frequently call for some kind of re-learning or the acquisition of new skills to make up for the loss. If you have an elderly loved one or if you know …
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Breast cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells comprising- and compromising- the breast. After skin cancer, Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in this country, and while most often found in females, men are not immune to this disease. So, how can you stay safe? What are the signs of …
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