Depression is often overlooked in senior citizens. While rates of clinical depression are low for the elderly at 8 to 16 percent, mild depression affects up to 50 percent of older men and women. Do you know the common symptoms of depression in the elderly? #1 –...
Gout is a terribly painful kind of arthritis that generally attacks just one joint at a time. The most common joint attacked is in the big toe. The condition varies between periods of activity, called flares, and periods when no symptoms are present called remission....
For years, there has been a carb versus no-carb diet debate. After the Atkins Diet gained a big following, no-carb or low-carb diets became the rage. The release of the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study recently came out. It found that moderate amounts of...
Throughout the United States, approximately one million people are living with Parkinson’s disease. Of these, 20 to 30% will experience hallucinations as a symptom of their disease. Considered a form of psychosis, hallucinations are sensory experiences that are...
October 12 is World Arthritis Day. One of the most beneficial things you can do as a family caregiver is to help your parent to recognize the risks they face for certain health issues, such as arthritis, and take the steps to reduce those risks. Understanding these...
Dehydration is common in senior citizens for several reasons. Seniors may be unwilling to drink as much to avoid frequent bathroom breaks. They might not realize when they last had a glass of water. Some seniors have a hard time swallowing. If a senior is not properly...
