Essential Community Service for the US elderly – “211”
As we get aged, we may require assistance from local resources and services to help us in common daily living activities. “211” is a vital call service that can refer...
No More Excuses to Exercise
Most of us are aware of the benefits of regular exercise in old age, yet we abstain from regular exercise by giving many excuses. Lack of regular physical activity makes...
Keeping a Healthy Heart as We Age
Cardiac disease is the leading cause of death both in men and women. About 11% of the US population aged 45 and older have coronary heart disease. Here we’ll discuss...
Smoking in the Elderly – Ways to Overcome This
Smoking leads to serious health hazards and puts us at high risk of developing cancers, cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary issues, and many other lifelong disorders. Quitting smoking at any age can...
Osteoarthritis in the Elderly- Ways to Manage It
Arthritic conditions such as osteoarthritis are the leading causes of chronic pain in old age. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 14 million US seniors...
Friendship Line- A Caring Ear for the Elderly
Affecting a significant number (about one-third) of the elderly, loneliness and social isolation can put us at risk of serious health problems. We can take certain measures to cope with...
Ways to Remain Independent in Old Age – AmeriCorps
The likelihood of suffering chronic and disabling diseases has increased due to a significant increase in life expectancy in recent years. Consequently, we need professional care and assistance as we...
Advance Healthcare Directive
An advance healthcare directive refers to a legal document that states our medical decisions if we cannot make the decisions in the future due to illness or incapacity. It defines...
Geriatric Depression and Ways to Cope With it
Geriatric depression, also known as late-age depression, is not a normal aging phenomenon but a mental health disease that needs to be managed just like other illnesses. According to the...
Presbycusis in the Elderly
Presbycusis refers to the age-related gradual impairment of hearing from both ears. It is the leading cause of hearing loss worldwide, and about one-third of the US population aged 70...