Senior Health

High blood pressure is associated with a variety of health conditions, including heart disease, strokes, and Alzheimer’s disease. People tend to have higher blood pressure as they age. Keeping blood pressure at healthy levels requires some lifestyle changes and medical assistance. Seniors should follow these six tips to control their blood pressure.  1. Cut Back…

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Although the risk of developing heart disease increases with age, there are many things your elderly loved one can do to keep his or her heart healthy. Here are a few suggestions.  Take a Senior…

Seniors who are obese face shortened life spans due to an increased risk of serious health conditions. Physicians may tell seniors they’re obese if their weight exceeds a certain limit or their body fat ratio is excessive. While no one likes to hear they’re obese, it can be a wake-up call that gets your senior…

Emphysema is one of the most serious health conditions seniors face. This degenerative condition gradually results in damaged alveoli that cannot properly absorb oxygen. Seniors with emphysema may find it difficult to breathe and may experience the damaging effects of low oxygen levels. Here are a few ways aging adults can prevent emphysema. 1. Exercise…

Though both senior men and women may be susceptible to most health conditions, some disorders are specific to only one gender. One of the unique conditions that only affect women is called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). To give you and your elderly loved one a better understanding of PCOS, here are the condition’s symptoms, its…

Nearly half of all seniors 75 and older have some type of hearing loss. Depending on the extent of the impairment, hearing loss can severely impact a person’s overall quality of life. Learning how to manage hearing loss can make it easier for seniors to enjoy day-to-day activities while remaining engaged with loved ones and…

While age spots, also called liver spots, are usually harmless, most people certainly aren’t happy when they begin to develop. Age spots are the result of prolonged sun exposure that causes melanin deposits in the skin, and a dermatologist can recommend a few treatment options to reduce their appearance. If your senior loved one prefers…

According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, nearly 200 million adults live with this pervasive bone disease. While there are a few relatively effective treatments for osteoporosis, seniors must do everything in their power to avoid this disease entirely. Here are a few simple steps older adults can take to strengthen their bones and reduce their…

Everyone has an occasional night when it seems impossible to sleep. However, seniors who have difficulty falling or staying asleep through the night may need help getting the proper amount of rest. Sleep challenges are common in the senior years, but you can use these tips to help your aging loved one enjoy more restful…

The digestive system works hard every day to efficiently digest foods and make eating a pleasant experience. As people age, changes occur that can affect how an older digestive system functions. Here’s a closer look at how aging tends to affect the various body parts involved in digestion and what can be done to minimize…