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...
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Our society tends to devalue older adults, which can make the process of aging feel scary. According to the CDC, 60% of people surveyed about aging related fears were afraid...
Dementia refers to the decline in cognitive function of the brain, affecting memory, learning, judgment, and language abilities. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia among the elderly....
Half a decade ago, computers were a novelty and mobile phones were rare. It wasn’t until the mid-2000s that the digital revolution changed our lives, starting with the gradual adoption...
What is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse is the physical, emotional and financial mistreatment of older adults. It’s estimated that up to 5 million people in the United States aged 60+...
As we become older, we need some important changes in our daily eating habits to meet the unique nutrition needs of old age. Here's the basic framework we can follow...
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It’s a progressive illness that worsens over time. It impacts emotional, physical, and mental...
As our loved one's age, their health and wellness need ultimately change. While this may be nerve-wracking and unfamiliar, we can support them in many ways. With their permission, we...