Hypertension is a common ailment among seniors, and there are special considerations that should be taken into account when treating hypertension in this demographic. According to American Family Physician, blood pressure measurement should be based on at least two...
While bipolar disorder is more common among young people, it can also surface in older adults. According to one study, 25 percent of patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder were over the age of sixty. In a separate study, many...
Hearing loss naturally occurs as we get older. The tiny hairs inside your ears that are designed to pick up sound vibrations become worn or damaged, and this leads to a reduction in hearing levels. Once you lose your...
Choosing a caregiver for a member of your family is a very important decision. Depending on the intensity of your loved one’s needs, a caregiver could become an important part of your loved one’s and your family’s life. Here...
The demands of caring for a loved one with physical or cognitive impairments can be immense. Caregiver burnout occurs when you’ve reached the limit of physical and emotional energy you can expend caring for your loved one. Here, we...
Certain foods can act to increase or decrease memory and cognitive function. This is true for healthy normally functioning people, but is especially true for people suffering from dementia. Here, we point out certain foods that are among the...
Dementia is a disorder of the brain that interferes with one’s ability to think clearly, remember, communicate, and generally function and take care of one’s self. Dementia is most commonly caused by alzheimer’s disease, but can also be caused...
Diseases can strike us at any time. Unfortunately, our bodies may have a hard time responding to treatment and palliative care provides a good option for those who are having trouble combatting chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Palliative care relieves...
When a loved one is suffering from dementia it can be tough to adjust to their illness. Dementia causes certain behavioural changes that may make it seem like your loved one is drastically different than they once were. The...
When someone you love has surgery of any kind, you may want to help them with their postoperative care. Before you agree to tend to them after their surgery, you need to know exactly what you should be doing...
Ontario’s senior population is on the rise. With hospitals and long-term care facilities doing their best to accommodate the aging population, the provincial government has proposed a project to address this need. The government has come up with a...
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