Urine incontinence refers to the loss of bladder control resulting in leakage of urine involuntarily. It commonly occurs in old age and women are more affected by this condition than...
Excessive fear of the dying process, also known as Thanatophobia is quite common in the elderly population. As we grow old, the thoughts of our death become more prevalent and...
As we grow old, we face a significant decline in our cognitive health - the ability to think, learn, and remember clearly. If left unmanaged, mild cognitive decline (MCI) may...
Anxiety is a common mental health condition among the elderly and is characterized by excessive nervousness, worrying, and fear. According to the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, about 10-20% of...
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...
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a growing public health issue prevalent in the United States geriatric population. According to the National Library of Medicine, almost 36% of the US citizens aged...
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...
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 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...
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...