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Educating Seniors To Make Informed Choices
Aging should not determine the quality of a lifestyle due to a hearing problem because there are several affordable hearing aids for seniors on the market. What can affect lifestyle quality is a failure to tackle the loss in hearing in a timely manner. There is a vast amount of information available on different kinds of …
Any discussion about hearing loss with many citizens can be touchy, including discussion about which are the best hearing aids for seniors!. Very often there tends to be a denial of the reality. If this sounds familiar, and you are reading this article, then it means that you probably already have some concerns, and have …
As a senior with non-debilitating ringing in the ears – tinnitus, I have avidly reviewed tons of information to understand how to stop ringing in the ears. I assured myself that I was not imaging these noises (which no-one else could seem to hear) and losing my mind. What is this condition? Why the ringing? …
The causes of sudden hearing loss in one ear are varied. Anyone with sudden hearing loss in one ear or both ears should treat it as a medical emergency and immediately see a doctor. This is because sudden hearing loss could be a warning sign of potentially underlying conditions. This article is not intended to …
What is the process of aging is a question to which many seniors would wish they had received answers when younger. The natural process of aging is gradual, continuous in the human body, and starts very early in adulthood. The process of aging happens to everyone and is inevitable although we each age in different …
Changes in the body with age develop because the efficiencies of all working systems in our bodies gradually decline. This can be quite frustrating for older adults. The brain is no exception. Researching the internet for articles to better understand changes in the body with age – being in my golden years, and fast approaching …
Foot care is sometimes overlooked, yet foot pain in seniors, when it occurs, can be painful and agonizing. Everything in our body ages. There is no downplaying that fact. However one organ determines the level of mobility and independence of seniors and the elderly. This is the foot. We generally tend to focus on the …
Incontinence in seniors is certainly a touchy subject. The first time it occurs, there is a sense of anxiety and confusion as to how “such a thing could have happened.” Many feel bewilderment, shame, and anxiety, and only discuss the condition with their doctor after many further mishaps. As much as incontinence sometimes sneaks up …
Without your knowing it, changes in the bladder and urinary system happen slowly and can become quite significant with age. Bladder problems in older women are not uncommon. These changes may cause bladder problems which manifest as involuntary behavior and affect the quality of life of both older women and men. Most semi and retiring …
There are some differences in how bladder problems in older men present that are distinct from what occurs in older women. Aging can significantly impact the bladder and the urethra. It is important to understand these changes, know the risks and manage them to avoid unnecessary complications which can impact the quality of life in …
How old do you feel? “Not that old” you might say, but your mirror tells you a different story. Physical changes in the body with age are certainly more noticeable. Do you ever wonder how on earth those extra laugh lines or wrinkles appeared seemingly overnight? You may also wonder why there were only one …
Poor balance in seniors and the elderly is associated with an increased risk of debilitating falls. As we age, due to weakening of our muscles and reduced bone density, we lose physical strength and may experience various forms of deterioration in our sense of balance. These changes increase our risks of falling. What causes loss …
Many believe that the common causes of vertigo or dizziness are the same. Do the terms dizziness, light-headedness, disequilibrium or unsteadiness and vertigo mean the same thing? These words are not synonyms, and clarification is important if you are to adequately describe each to the doctor as each requires a different treatment. More important is …
Many use the terminologies tired vs fatigue interchangeably, but do they mean the same thing? Increasingly more so, as a senior, you hear of the terms “being tired”, “fatigued”, “exhausted” or “lethargic”? Many wonder at the distinctions between them and whether there are differences. As we age, our energy levels and endurance gradually decrease, and …
As the years roll by, changes occur in every organ of our bodies, and the foot is no exception. At this stage, what would be the best shoes for seniors? Sadly, many seniors are by this stage suffering from one foot ailment or the other resulting from years of wearing incorrectly fitting shoes which have …
Foot problems and diabetes seem to go hand in hand because foot problems are common among people with diabetes. Although you constantly monitor your blood glucose, you find that you always seem to have painful or swollen feet. Consulting your healthcare provider is always recommended. This article provides information about the causes of foot problems …
There is a general tendency to think of arthritis as a condition of old age. But is it? So, what is arthritis? It is a condition where the joint of a person or animal such as the knee, elbow, fingers becomes damaged causing difficulty and pain with movement. Arthritis can however affect anyone of any …
Most seniors wonder at the causes of osteoporosis and typically ask “am I a high risk?” This is because bones can very quietly deteriorate over several years, by a silent killer known as osteoporosis, without noticeable signs or symptoms. Until they break a bone, many affected senior citizens have no idea that they have osteoporosis. …
Are weighted blankets for seniors safe and are they really helpful for conditions such as insomnia? Restless sleepers know that the struggle they experience every night is not only real but also extremely frustrating. Keep in mind that the use of weighted blankets and different kinds of pillows are only two of various options to …
Arthritis and insomnia are a dangerous combination and generally go hand-in-hand like Siamese twins. If you have arthritis, you probably find that you have difficulty going to sleep. How can you go to sleep anyway when you are experiencing a throbbing or aching pain in your joints? The tossing and turning all night long prevents …
