Early detection and healthy living can do wonders to stave off the ravages of diabetes Diabetes is defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as a condition in which the body does not properly process food for energy. The condition can cause serious health complications including heart disease, blindness, kidney failure, and lower-extremity amputations. […]
Sundown Syndrome, or “Sundowning,” as it is often called, is a physiological condition that affects those who have already received a diagnosis of mixed dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Although it affects a large percentage of those with these diagnoses, many individuals have no idea that the mood swings and periods of confusion that occur during […]
It’s highly likely that you’ve heard the phrase “senior moment” before, as it is often used in a light-hearted manner to describe an “oops” moment of forgetfulness. Senior moments are common – that time you were ready to run out the front door and hop in the car, only to forget where you stashed your […]
According to the Mayo Clinic, Osteoporosis a condition in which the bones become brittle and weak, with the resulting weakening leading to an increased potential for broken bones, fractures, and general muscular-skeletal concerns. Since Osteoporosis occurs mainly in older individuals – especially Asian or Caucasian woman who are beyond menopause, it can be especially debilitating and […]
