Illnesses
Common Facts and Fictions About Depression
Depression is probably far more common than you realize – and there are a number of myths that interfere with understanding this condition. Here are the some of the most important facts to dispel any [...]
Types of Depression
The two most commonly occurring forms of depression are major depression and persistent depressive disorder. Other types of depression may develop under specific circumstances, such as SAD and postpartum depression. In some cases, depression may [...]
Understanding & Diagnosing Depression
Clinical depression is a mental health disorder characterized by having a persistently unhappy mood and/or a loss of interest in normal activities which causes a significant impairment to a person’s daily life. Depression causes a [...]
Common Facts and Fictions About Dementia
Approximately 47 million people worldwide suffer from some type of Dementia today, and every three seconds a new case is diagnosed. Approximately five percent of all people aged 65 to 74 suffer from dementia, and [...]
Understanding & Diagnosing Dementia
Dementia can be confusing, because it is not one single specific disease, but rather a group of symptoms that can affect memory, thinking skills, and social abilities seriously enough that it interferes with the ability [...]
Common Symptoms of Dementia
While there are many types of dementia and each person’s symptoms may vary, there are some common signs to be aware of. Many types of dementia are progressive, which means that the symptoms may start [...]
Senior Health
Common Facts and Fictions About Depression
Depression is probably far more common than you realize – and there are a number of myths that interfere with understanding this condition. Here are the some of the most important facts to dispel any [...]
Types of Depression
The two most commonly occurring forms of depression are major depression and persistent depressive disorder. Other types of depression may develop under specific circumstances, such as SAD and postpartum depression. In some cases, depression may [...]
Understanding & Diagnosing Depression
Clinical depression is a mental health disorder characterized by having a persistently unhappy mood and/or a loss of interest in normal activities which causes a significant impairment to a person’s daily life. Depression causes a [...]
Common Facts and Fictions About Dementia
Approximately 47 million people worldwide suffer from some type of Dementia today, and every three seconds a new case is diagnosed. Approximately five percent of all people aged 65 to 74 suffer from dementia, and [...]
Understanding & Diagnosing Dementia
Dementia can be confusing, because it is not one single specific disease, but rather a group of symptoms that can affect memory, thinking skills, and social abilities seriously enough that it interferes with the ability [...]
Common Symptoms of Dementia
While there are many types of dementia and each person’s symptoms may vary, there are some common signs to be aware of. Many types of dementia are progressive, which means that the symptoms may start [...]
Stories
What to Do when a Heat Wave Strikes
Hot weather is often a major issue for people. Everyone is bothered greatly once the temperature soars. A heat wave can be worse. It does not only cause discomfort but also leads to a large number of sicknesses and deaths [...]
What Happens to Your Bones as You Age?
As people age, your bones are likely to contract in size and thickness. They also get brittle and are prone to fracture. Some bones also tend to become shorter. Muscles usually lose strength and flexibility. [...]
Things You Didn’t Know About Food
1. Waste. It may be a surprise to learn that hunger and starvation around the world is not due to a lack of food. The world produces enough food to feed every person on earth. [...]
What to Eat When You’re Depressed
Did mom have it right? Will eating something that you really enjoy make you feel better! Many people who feel depressed find comfort in food. The problem is, the choices tend to be “junk food” – chips, [...]
Is “Old Age” Going Out of Date?
Researchers have recently discovered what they call “Father Time genes”, genes that decide how fast we age. This discovery could lead to anti-aging drugs that may slow, or even stop, the aging process by isolating [...]
How to Minimize “Senior Moments”
Don’t remember where you left your keys? Memory lapses are often common as we age, but as long as these lapses aren’t disrupting your life, there’s no need to worry. Stress, depression, vitamin deficiency, insufficient sleep, [...]
News
Suggested Activities for Seniors with Dementia
leisure time activities for seniors Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It weakens an old person’s memory, judgment and actions. Research says the disease accounts for 50% to 80% of [...]
How Seniors Can Cope with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis is considered an auto-immune disease which results in the body attacking itself. The disorder occurs in body joints and usually lasts for several hours. It also produces pain, fatigue, fever, joint inflammation and [...]
Staying Healthy as You Age
Old age is unavoidable for all of us. As we grow older, our bodies become frailer, and our internal organs start to decline. This is why we are not only encouraged to stay active and [...]
Possible Skin Issues for the Elderly
Old persons (60 years and above) go through skin changes. This will definitely depend on factors like the food you eat, lifestyle, genetics, and personal dependency like smoking. However, extreme exposure to sunlight (ultra-violet ray) [...]
Aging Affects Joints and Bones
Most elderly folks become vulnerable to osteoarthritis. This is the kind of arthritis that erodes the shield that fills in the space between our bones. It is a chronic ailment and leads to rigidity, tenderness [...]
Taking Care of Older Folks
Elderly people are habitually restless. Many of them are scared of losing their autonomy and financial wellbeing. Moreover, seniors may be specifically concerned regarding deteriorating eyesight and poor health. In fact, they are confronted with [...]
