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Elder Abuse

Elder abuse refers to any action or inaction that results in harm to a senior citizen or puts the senior at risk of harm. This may be physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. It may involve neglect or desertion of a senior citizen. Or, it may be the misuse o... Read >

Caring for Senior Citizens with Chronic Illness

Senior citizens face many challenges from aging. In addition to these obstacles, about 80 percent of senior citizens will end up having to cope with at least one chronic illness and about 50 percent will have at least two. Dealing with a chronic condition... Read >

Hiring a Home Health Care Employee

Providing the primary care for an elder loved one can be difficult. When you cannot deliver all the elder care yourself and support from friends, family, and community organizations is not enough, it may be useful to hire a home health care worker. He or ... Read >

Wet and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration in the Elderly

Macular Degeneration: Symptoms and Treatments Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a long term process that slowly affects the sharpness of something called central vision. Central vision just refers to the ability to see objects well enough to fu... Read >

Urinary Incontinence

Urinary incontinence (UI) is associated with aging; because of this, senior citizens (women especially) are most affected by it. However, there are many ways that one can control this condition or treat the underlying causes that contribute to the problem... Read >

The Flu and Flu Shot

Millions of people suffer from the flu every winter. The flu, or influenza, is caused by viruses, which are very small germs. Some viruses including the one that causes the flu are easily spread among people. The flu can present as a relatively minor illn... Read >

Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth

Keeping a clean mouth and clean teeth is healthy and allows for easier eating. It can also increase confidence when smiling, laughing, and talking. Taking care of one's mouth is important at any age, but senior citizens should take special care as they ar... Read >

Stroke

Stroke is a major cause of death in the United States, and senior citizens are especially prone to experiencing a stroke and some of the long-term effects that can result. African Americans tend to also be at higher risk for stroke. Knowing the signs ... Read >

Smoking: It is Never Too Late to Stop

Although the challenge of quitting smoking seems too great for the benefits that will result, there are many short term and long-term benefits of kicking a bad habit like smoking at any point in one's life. Many senior citizens, especially those who were... Read >

Sleep, Sleep Disorders, and Aging

An important part of a healthy lifestyle is getting enough sleep. Senior citizens sometimes find that they do not sleep as well as they used to or that they wake up feeling tired in the morning. On average, senior citizens need as much sleep as younge... Read >

Skin Care and Aging

Skin changes with age, becoming thinner and appearing different than it used to. Damage to skin may take longer to heal, and areas of skin exposed to lots of sunlight can become wrinkled, dry, or even cancerous. Depending on the issue, there are many ways... Read >

Shingles

Have you ever had chickenpox? After exposure to chickenpox, the virus that caused it (varicella-zoster virus) remains in the body, residing in some nerve cells. This virus can become active again in the form of a disease called shingles which results in p... Read >

Seven Steps to Aging Well

1. Control your blood pressure. When you have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, you probably will not feel it. Though common, senior citizens with this condition may not know because the symptoms of high blood pressure are invisible and pa... Read >

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, and Arthritis: Causes and Treatments

Advice for Seniors on Arthritis Types, Causes and Treatments "Arthritis" does not mean only that someone has stiff, aching joints. Many types of arthritis exist, each with its own symptoms and treatments. Most types are chronic, meaning that they can b... Read >

Prostate Conditions

The prostate gland is only present in men and wraps around the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the bladder. Senior citizens are more likely to experience problems with the prostate as it enlarges over time. Some men will experience symptoms of... Read >