Anti-Inflammatory diet Anti-inflammatory means to reduce inflammation in the body. An anti-inflammatory diet is widely regarded as healthy. In other words, even if it doesn’t help with your condition, it can help lower your chances of having other problems. For one thing, an anti-inflammatory diet is straightforward. Another critical point is that it supports the…
Bladder cancer in the elderly Bladder cancer is a horrible disease. I went through this disease with my father. He passed away in December 2017. It seems to be a disease of the aging population; about 9 out of 10 people have been diagnosed with it at 73 years. With the various advances…
What is Liver Failure The first thing to remember about liver failure is the inability of the liver to perform its normal function. Or when there is damage to the liver. Another critical point is that many causes, including alcohol indulgence and viral infections, are on top of the list. Complications can occur if it…
The increasing needs of an aging family and the need for a caregiver Aging can be hard on a family. The past decade has seen a steady increase in the growth of the aging population. According to WHO, the senior population will outnumber the younger population. And will reach nearly 1.5 billion by the year…
Caring for the elderly with back problems Back problems are one of the most common conditions of old age. It is one of the primary reasons for pain and disability in our senior loved ones, which ruins their quality of life. If left untreated, it can make matters worse for our seniors. Dealing with this…
Breast Cancer and our seniors It is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and I would like to help in any way possible. Breast cancer is one of the senior population’s most significant causes of mortality. It is the most common cause of death among women in the world. The risk of breast cancer increases with age….
Naturopathic Medicine and Aging While aging is a natural process. There is no reason to accept some of the common signs of aging if there might be solutions available. For example, some individuals may feel frustrated by insecurities surrounding wrinkles. At the same time, others feel tired of their hormonal changes. But we can address…
Deep vein thrombosis and aging Deep vein thrombosis, abbreviated as DVT, is a multicausal disease. It appears to be a common problem among the aging adult population. Characterized by the development of blood clots in the leg’s deep veins, DVT can get serious if not treated on time. The condition usually affects the thighs and…
What is telemedicine Telemedicine uses telecommunication and information technology to provide clinical health care from a distance. The field of telemedicine has changed drastically from its start. Only about fifty years ago, a few hospitals started experimenting with telemedicine. It has been used to overcome distance barriers and improve access to medical services that are…
How to help seniors prevent a heat stroke In a recent study by the University of Chicago Medical Center, older adults aged 65 years and above are more vulnerable to heat-related problems and poor hydration. Seniors aged 65 years and above accounted for about 40% of heat fatalities in the US. Our elderly loved ones…
Benefits of Compression Stockings Compression stockings can help with age-related problems and diseases, making life much more miserable for our elderly loved ones. From chronic diseases to physical disability, old age has a lot of aggravation to deal with the several disease conditions that affect our loved ones. Cardiovascular disease Hypertension Chronic arthritis Diabetes These…
What is a Dysfunctional Family A dysfunctional family is a family in which conflict and misbehavior are normal. And often, child neglect or abuse on the part of parents or family caregiver occur regularly. They are leading other members to accommodate such actions. Children sometimes grow up in such families, understanding that such an arrangement…
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