The buzz words for senior citizens today are “active aging”. Active aging means that we remain active and strong in our later years to prevent the loss of mobility. Loss of mobility in seniors can drastically change their lifestyle and some may never recover. But, a daily health plan that includes healthy diet and exercises designed to keep joints moving and the mind sharp can help us stay mobile. Far into our senior years. How’s that for an incentive? Read the rest of this entry
Active Aging And Elderly Mobility Problems
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It’s scary to feel light-headed or like you’re spinning out of control and are going to fall. Especially if you fear breaking a bone or losing consciousness. There are a number of medical issues that could cause balance problems. Luckily Read the rest of this entry
One of the most important things you can do for your overall health is to keep your blood pressure (hypertension) under control. Below 120/85 should be the goal for a healthy person’s blood pressure reading, and lower if you have a medical condition such as diabetes or kidney disease. Read the rest of this entry
The longer we live, the more likely we are to suffer life-changing situations and grief in our lives that might bring on bouts of depression. We’re more vulnerable to changes and sometimes don’t have the energy, the money or any other means to change situations that happen to upend our lives. Read the rest of this entry
Every senior citizen and their close family members should know what the symptoms are for Alzheimer’s Disease. The disease itself is devastating to the victim and his family and the sooner the disease is diagnosed, the longer you have prepare and educate yourself. Allowing you to spend more quality time with the person afflicted with this disease. Read the rest of this entry
The first time Edith acquired an urinary tract infection I felt so bad seeing her suffer with it. The way it was handled by the Allopathic (regular) medical doctors was in my opinion poor at best. Here is what they do where we live. This is probably the standard protocol Read the rest of this entry
How to watch the person with Alzheimer’s so you can see the early symptoms of UTI. The hardest part can be getting them to let you watch them. It may not be easy especially if they don’t want you to and won’t cooperate. You may need to take extraordinary Read the rest of this entry
A person with Alzheimer’s may hide the fact they are having Urinary Track Infection symptoms. Urinary Track Infection is often abbreviated as UTI. I always tried to be close by when mom went to the bathroom. By watching how Read the rest of this entry
There are some things you can do as Urinary Track Infection prevention. This will also include preventing bladder infections. Often the whole urinary tract becomes infected to some degree. If urine isn’t flowing toxins Read the rest of this entry
Of all of the stages of Alzheimer’s disease late stage progressing into end stage Alzheimer’s and death may be the hardest to understand. There is no other outcome for this type of dementia. Every persons journey is different and unique but the destination is the same. Read the rest of this entry
Alzheimer’s is a disease that is characterized in the brain by the evidence of tangled fibers and protein clumps. Alzheimer’s disease appears to generally affect people who are older. For a long time Alzheimer’s was lumped together with other more common forms of dementia or senility. Read the rest of this entry
In many cases when someone is diagnosed with a serious disease like Alzheimer’s, those closest to them, may decide to personally care for them at home. This may not always be possible. There are certainly some fine care facilities that exist to help in extreme situations. Please understand that in these facilities, as fine as they may be, Read the rest of this entry
Since 1906 when Alzheimer’s was first discovered and named, researchers and scientists have tried to come to an understanding of what might be the exact cause of the disease. Read the rest of this entry
Recognizing some of the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. As people get older it is natural to expect that some of their abilities will change. However, each individual’s abilities and health are different. Read the rest of this entry
It is not unusual for any individual to experience absentmindedness or moments of confusion due to stress or temporary illness. If however, these symptoms persist and worsen it would be well to consult a physician to discuss your concerns. The sooner there is a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or Read the rest of this entry
In many cases the primary Alzheimer’s caregivers are family members who are close to the person with Alzheimer’s. Whether the individual with Alzheimer’s is an older parent, or the wife or husband it will become increasingly apparent that, there are changes taking place. Read the rest of this entry
Alzheimer’s is a progressive disease that results in the degeneration of neurons in the brain. It is a form of dementia, a term that includes a variety of illnesses or conditions that cause dysfunctions in the brain. Alzheimer’s symptoms begin with what appears to be simple forgetfulness that can normally happen to any individual. Read the rest of this entry
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