Health Issues
Could COPD Be Affecting Your Aging Adult’s Sleep?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, also known as COPD, is a complex series of breathing disorders that can take years to progress. It’s a permanent disorder, unfortunately, and it can make life difficult for your aging adult. One of the many ways that it can complicate life for your elderly family member is in terms of…
Read MoreHow Do You Know If It’s a Cold or If It’s Allergies?
Allergies and colds are very similar when it comes to common symptoms. How do you know if a senior citizen has a cold or is simply dealing with allergies? Here are some of the differences. What They Have in Common. A runny nose, sore and scratchy throat, and congestion are symptoms you’ll find with both…
Read MoreWhat Are the Stages of Thyroid Cancer?
Finding out that your aging parent is suffering from cancer is a terrifying and upsetting moment for you both as their family caregiver and as their adult child. By educating yourself as much as you can about the form of cancer that they have and what they might face, you can better prepare yourself to…
Read MoreCauses of Dehydration in Seniors
When you think of conditions to look out for in your aging loved one, dehydration may not occur to you. It’s true that chronic dehydration is quite common in the elderly for a number of different reasons. Dehydration is when the body is losing more fluids than it takes in, and it can lead to…
Read More5 Things Seniors with Diabetes Need Every Day
Diabetes affects in excess of 29 million people in the United States and 10.9 million of them are age 60 or older. Caring for someone with diabetes requires a certain level of vigilance to ward off possible complications of the condition, such as damage to the feet, skin problems, nerve damage, and damage to the…
Read MoreHow Can Macular Degeneration Be Prevented?
Macular degeneration is a serious eye condition that causes blurred vision and a reduction of central vision. When a person has macular degeneration, the macula becomes thinner. The macula is the part of the retina that is responsible for making the vision in your direct line of sight clear. The condition becomes worse over time…
Read MoreHow Do You Help a Parent Who Has Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
The Anxiety and Depression Association of American reports that the risk of anxiety does not decrease in old age. In fact, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is very common in the elderly. The risk is higher if the senior has fallen or dealt with a severe, sudden illness. Could your mom or dad be dealing with…
Read MoreDo You Know the Symptoms of Heart Disease?
Imagine this: you are sitting at home, watching television with your aging father. You are both laughing at a joke that Robin Williams told in an old movie, and everything seems fine. Then you look over and notice that your father is struggling to breathe. He looks sweaty and clammy, and he is rubbing his…
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