One type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease that is very common in elderly adults is emphysema. This lung disease seriously affects the body’s ability to deliver oxygen to the organs in the body, leading to further health complications. The result is an elderly person with little strength or stamina to complete basic tasks and live […]
What is NET Cancer?
November is NET Cancer Awareness Month. NET stands for neuroendocrine tumors. NET cancer is a term used to refer to cancers that begin in neuroendocrine cells. Each year, around 12,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with NET cancer. About NET Cancer. Neuroendocrine cells are located all over the body. Their purpose is to […]
Signs Your Aging Parent Might Be Losing Their Vision
Vision loss is one of the things many people just expect about getting older. In fact, it is so expected many believe it’s just something they have to deal with, and don’t mention it, or prepare to handle it. The reality is changes that occur in the body due to getting older are very likely […]
Fact or Fiction – Four Things Seniors Don’t Realize About the Flu
This year’s flu season is underway. If your parent got the flu vaccine, it will help keep the troublesome symptoms to a minimum. It may also ensure they don’t pick up a strain that’s prevalent in their area. Here are four things that people don’t realize about the influenza virus and flu shots. Flu Shots […]
Why Is Depression Dangerous for Your Aging Adult?
Depression is frighteningly common for aging adults and it can be dangerous. Depression interferes with your elderly family member’s ability to take proper care of herself, which can lead to a variety of other issues. She’s Less Likely to Eat Healthily. It’s difficult to eat healthy meals regularly if someone is depressed. If that depression […]
When Does a Senior with COPD Need Extra Help?
Your senior may want to keep doing as much as possible, even with COPD weighing her down. But it can benefit her greatly to have other people, such as elder care providers, handling the bulk of her daily tasks so that she doesn’t experience these issues. She’s Coughing More or Experiencing More Chest Pain. Coughing, […]
What is Cardiac Arrest?
Sometimes people mistakenly use the term “heart attack” to describe when someone suffers cardiac arrest. Although a heart attack can lead to cardiac arrest, they are not the same thing. Cardiac arrest can result in death if the older adult does not receive immediate medical care. Knowing more about the disease can ensure you’re able […]
What Do Seniors Have to be Stressed About?
A lot of people experience stress, from family responsibility, jobs, traffic, and more. Many believe that elderly adults don’t have much to be stressed about because they are retired and don’t have as many responsibilities. However, studies show that seniors can be chronically stressed, and they are more at risk for adverse health effects. Family […]
What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Shingles?
Shingles can be a serious and miserable condition for older adults. Coming from the same virus that leads to chickenpox, varicella zoster, herpes zoster can arise in anyone who has experienced chicken pox. Though people of any age, including children, can develop shingles if they have experienced chicken pox, the risk for developing this condition […]
What Plans Should You Make for Care During Your Parent’s Lung Cancer Experience?
Hearing that your aging parent is living with cancer is a life-changing moment. As soon as your senior hears this diagnosis, it is time to start making a variety of important decisions. While your parent will need to make very personal decisions such as the medical team they will use, and the types of treatments […]
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