Taking care of your teeth and gums may offer benefits beyond oral health such as improving brain health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2023. The meeting, to be held in person in Dallas and virtually, Feb. 8-10, 2023, is a world premier meeting for researchers and… Continue reading Stay alert to avoid falls that can cause serious injuries
Category: Senior Health
Aging is part of the cycle of life. Senior living can be full of health, growth, and well-being. Learn more about senior health and key health issues here.
Choosing The Right Hearing Aid
Are you or a loved one having a hard time hearing? Perhaps you’re thinking about getting a hearing aid. Hearing aid technology keeps evolving, which means there’s a growing variety of styles and features to consider. “People who already use a hearing aid know that selecting one is not a simple decision,” says Eric Mann,… Continue reading Choosing The Right Hearing Aid
How Seniors Can Protect Their Health and Finances During the Pandemic
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, health officials have been clear and consistent in their message to seniors: While anyone can fall victim to COVID-19, those who are 65 and older are in an especially high-risk group. That’s why older Americans need to be especially careful and – in the case of the very elderly – family… Continue reading How Seniors Can Protect Their Health and Finances During the Pandemic
5 Wise Things Retirees Can Do With Their Stimulus Checks
Stimulus checks being sent to millions of Americans are seen as a lifeline for many. The economic calamity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in massive unemployment, shrinking bank accounts, and tightened family budgets, and the $1200 check can provide a little breathing room while paying for some essentials. But for retirees who aren’t… Continue reading 5 Wise Things Retirees Can Do With Their Stimulus Checks
How Seniors Can Protect Their Health and Finances During the Pandemic
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, health officials have been clear and consistent in their message to seniors: While anyone can fall victim to COVID-19, those who are 65 and older are in an especially high-risk group. That’s why older Americans need to be especially careful and – in the case of the very elderly – family… Continue reading How Seniors Can Protect Their Health and Finances During the Pandemic
Sound Can Directly Affect Balance and Lead to Risk of Falling
What people hear and do not hear can have a direct effect on their balance, according to new research from the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE). The research, published in the March 12 issue of JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, provides a better understanding of the relationship between hearing loss… Continue reading Sound Can Directly Affect Balance and Lead to Risk of Falling
Obesity, Other Factors May Speed up Brain Aging
The brains of middle-age adults may be aging prematurely if they have obesity or other factors linked to cardiovascular disease, new research has found. According to a release from the American Heart Association, almost one-quarter of adults have metabolic syndrome, a set of factors that in combination amplify a person’s risk of heart disease, diabetes,… Continue reading Obesity, Other Factors May Speed up Brain Aging
4 Exercises to Reduce Your Risk of Falls
Decreased balance and falls are a dangerous part of getting older, but there are things you can do now in order to set yourself up for a better chance of avoiding costly, or even deadly, falls later on. The numbers are startling and frightening: the National Council on Aging (NCOA), citing information from the Centers… Continue reading 4 Exercises to Reduce Your Risk of Falls
Protecting Seniors from the Flu
Caregivers and seniors themselves need to watch out for “senior” flu symptoms. A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found 26% of hospitalized seniors with flu did not exhibit the usual symptoms like fever, body aches or a cough. FLU SYMPTOMS IN ELDERLY CAN INCLUDE: Weakness Dizziness Loss of Appetite Delirium… Continue reading Protecting Seniors from the Flu
What Should I Do If I Fall?
Whether you are at home or somewhere else, a sudden fall can be startling and upsetting. If you do fall, stay as calm as possible and follow these steps: Take several deep breaths to try to relax. Remain still on the floor or ground for a few moments. This will help you get over the… Continue reading What Should I Do If I Fall?
Recognizing Elder Abuse
Approximately one in 10 older people living in the United States has experienced physical, sexual, psychological or financial abuse or neglect, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse. To understand how to keep your elderly loved ones safe, whether in your care or in the care of others, Patricia Speck, DNSc, a board-certified family… Continue reading Recognizing Elder Abuse
7 Signs of Mental Illness in the Elderly
Most of us know that as we age, our body goes through certain physical changes. What a lot of people don’t realize is that the older we get, our mental health also experiences change. When is it time to really take notice and get professional help?: Changes in appearance: One of the most telling signs that… Continue reading 7 Signs of Mental Illness in the Elderly
Dancing May Help Older Women Maintain the Ability to Perform Daily Tasks
A study published in December 2018 in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports examined the potential effects of 16 different exercise types for reducing disability for activities of daily living (ADL) in older women. The prospective study enrolled 1,003 community-dwelling older Japanese women without ADL disability at the start. In the baseline… Continue reading Dancing May Help Older Women Maintain the Ability to Perform Daily Tasks
Holiday Tips for Caregivers
Holidays can be meaningful, enriching times for both the person with Alzheimer’s disease and his or her caregiver and family. Maintaining or adapting family rituals and traditions helps all family members feel a sense of belonging and family identity. For a person with Alzheimer’s, this link with a familiar past is reassuring. However, there may… Continue reading Holiday Tips for Caregivers
Older Patients Are Often Exposed to Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing
If you are a senior or if you are a caregiver for a loved one who is a senior, this information is vital! Here at thidAGE.com, we have reported in 2018 and 2017 about the dangers of “polypharmacy”, or the prescribing of multiple medications especially for seniors. Now another 2018 study, this one led by… Continue reading Older Patients Are Often Exposed to Potentially Inappropriate Prescribing
Getting A Grip on Avoiding Disability
Older adults with good grip strength – the ability to grasp and hold on to or pull an object – are less likely to become disabled, researchers say. The information came from an analysis conducted by Chinese investigators of a study called SHARE. In that study, 30,434 people, age 50 or older, were surveyed every… Continue reading Getting A Grip on Avoiding Disability
Improving Lifespan Predictions and the Scientific Understanding of Aging
By studying the effect of genetic variations on lifespan across the human genome — that is, the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism — an international group of researchers have devised a way to estimate whether a person can expect to live longer or shorter than average. The team… Continue reading Improving Lifespan Predictions and the Scientific Understanding of Aging
Risky Sedative Prescriptions for Older Adults Vary Widely
Despite years of warnings that older adults shouldn’t take sedative drugs that put them at risk of injury and death, a 2018 study done at the University of Michigan reveals how many primary care doctors are still prescribing them, how often, and exactly where. Mapped out county by county, the study shows wide variation in… Continue reading Risky Sedative Prescriptions for Older Adults Vary Widely