Everyone knows that eating a healthy and nutritious diet can add years to a person’s lifespan and improve the quality of their life. However, there is […]
This article discuses the importance of caregiver burnout. Working as a caregiver can be very rewarding, particularly if you are caring for a loved one. You […]
Dementia is one of the most common conditions affecting older Americans today. The term “dementia” actually describes a group of cognitive disorders that affect a person’s […]
This article discuses living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a very serious progressive disease that causes breathing difficulty. It is usually caused by […]
The kidneys play an important role in the body, filtering toxins from the blood, helping to control blood pressure, and creating important enzymes. Renal disease (also […]
Alzheimer’s disease is a high-profile medical condition than many older people are concerned about. Because there is so much interest in the disease, the suspected causes […]
Heart disease refers to a range of conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, and heart arrhythmias. The CDC estimates that more […]
Heart disease describes a range of conditions including congenital heart defects, heart arrhythmias and coronary heart disease (hardening of the arteries). More than 27.6 million Americans […]
Dementia and delirium are both very common illnesses amongst elderly people. These conditions share a number of symptoms and it is easy to confuse the two. […]
There are a number of treatments available for Alzheimer’s disease including various cognitive therapies, drugs, and physical rehabilitation. They are used to delay the disease’s progression […]