Cancer and heart disease are well-known for their seriousness, especially in elderly people. Over the last decade, though, another source of major health implications for the elderly has grown in popularity: falls. According to research, one out of every four Americans over the age of 65 passes away each year. The elderly reported approximately 36 million…
According to popular belief, stress is the root of all illness, and stress control has been linked to improved elder health and well-being. For example, if job stress that has been experienced for decades is no longer an issue, one would ask if stress even exists after retirement. Senior stress, on the other hand, can…
Elderly adults usually experience physical changes that hinder their ability to ambulate (walk and move from one place to another). An effective way to keep your loved one active, independent, and most important of all, safe, would be to rely on walkers. Walkers are a type of mobility tool that helps the elderly to retain…
One of the most difficult situations a family may face is to talk to the elderly and say that they may have to move to a different community where a team can assist them better. Moving away from the comfort of their own homes may bring much anxiety to your older loved ones. In order…