August 15, 2023
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Thyroid Health for Seniors: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the lower front of the neck. Its function is to make thyroid hormones, which are secreted into the blood and then carried to every tissue in the body. Thyroid hormone helps the body use energy, stay warm, and keep the brain, heart, muscles, and […]
Tips for Helping Seniors Cope with Vision and Hearing Loss
Hearing and vision are the two senses we rely on most to communicate and navigate our environment. When one sense declines, we tend to rely more on the other. When both vision and hearing decline, it becomes distressingly difficult to interact with other people, and our environment. Known as Dual Sensory Loss (DSL), studies estimate […]
Types of Heart Attacks, Related Conditions – and Warning Signs
How Heart Attacks Happen Your heart muscle needs oxygen to survive. A heart attack occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is severely reduced or completely cut off. This happens because coronary arteries supplying the heart muscle with blood flow can gradually become narrow from a buildup of fat, cholesterol, and […]
Will I Develop Alzheimer’s Disease Too?
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be emotionally, physically and mentally draining. It is also very common for caregivers and family members to worry about whether they will develop the disease themselves in the future. The good news is that there is strong population-based evidence that certain lifestyle choices can reduce the […]
Cancer Screenings for Seniors: An Ongoing Controversy
As people grow older, certain medical conditions are likely to develop. This is especially true of cancer. Cancer is the second leading cause of death among those 65 years and older, and its occurrence increases with age. Screening means checking your body for cancer before you have symptoms. Malignancies respond to treatment more effectively when […]
What does Healthy Weight Mean for Seniors?
For many people, the New Year is a time to start fresh, and atone for the overindulgences of the holiday season by setting health goals. However, older adults are sometimes faced with conflicting information about the risks associated with starting new health regimes and losing weight, compared to the risks associated with being overweight or […]
Caregiver Tips for Managing Dementia-Related Behaviours
Tips for Managing Dementia-Related Behaviours While many of us think of memory loss as being the most distinctive characteristic of dementia, many other mental processes can be affected. Changes in behaviour and personality can be especially distressing to caregivers of loved ones with dementia, who may struggle to understand, manage, and come to terms with […]
Glaucoma: What Seniors Should Know
Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye’s optic nerve and result in vision loss. It is also the second leading cause of blindness. Glaucoma occurs when the normal fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises and up to 40 percent of a person’s vision can be lost without them even noticing. […]
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