"If only I'd known ... I would have done things differently!"
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A stroke is a medical emergency. Prompt treatment is crucial. Early action can minimize brain damage and potential complications. Here’s what you need to know and do if you see someone who looks like he or she is having a stroke. … Continue Reading →
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Pneumonia can quickly become a life-threatening condition for people over age 65 with heart failure or chronic lung problems. Here’s what you need to know to help your loved one. … Continue Reading →
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In this section, we cover 12 major issues that challenge older adults. But, our list is far from complete. Here are other major symptoms not to ignore. … Continue Reading →
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Some people (including many doctors) dismiss obvious signs of depression as a “normal part of aging,” even though they aren’t. Here’s what you need to know to help your elderly loved one receive the care they need. … Continue Reading →
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Cardiac arrest can be deadly, It strikes suddenly and without warning. But, it’s reversible in most victims if treated within a few minutes. It’s critical to recognize the symptoms and act quickly. Here’s what you need to know. … Continue Reading →
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Alzheimers disease and other senile dementias cause many problems for patients and their families, usually beginning with memory loss. Here are the most common symptoms. But not everyone with these symptoms has Alzheimer’s — prescription drug interactions and other treatable causes often mimic dementia symptoms. … Continue Reading →
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Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms, like those of many other treatable health conditions, can be virtually identical to Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias. As many as 20% of people over age 65 have low Vitamin B12 levels. Correcting the deficiency can help them resume a full and normal lives. … Continue Reading →
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If swallowing problems are left untreated, Aspiration Pneumonia can develop. Many people with this condition have other serious health problems, which may have a negative effect on their long-term prognosis, or even cause death. … Continue Reading →
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“My 78-year-old father died recently after a sudden heart attack” But, I wonder. Did his heart attack really happen with no warning signs or did he ignore them because they would come and go? I nearly did because my symptoms were so mild! … Continue Reading →
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People with delusions — delirium — are convinced that what they see is real. Older people recovering in the hospital or living in a long-term care facility are particularly at risk of delirium. Any condition that results in a hospital stay, especially in intensive care, increases the risk of delirium. Common causes include dehydration, urinary tract infections and pneumonia. Left untreated for too long, delirium can speed the decline of Alzheimer’s or another dementia. … Continue Reading →
