How Alzheimer’s Disease Can Affect Mobility
A degree of mobility loss is expected with age, but certain conditions can accelerate this pattern. Specifically, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can result in slower movements and increases risk for falls and other accidents. Until recently, Alzheimer’s was primarily considered a cognitive condition. Yet new studies have identified a relationship between disease…
What Is Sarcopenia?
Loss of muscle mass occurs naturally with age. This process begins around 30 and gradually starts to affect strength. Yet the rate at which muscle mass declines is not uniform across all people. Sarcopenia refers to rapid, age-related loss of muscle mass, strength and function. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recognized sarcopenia…
Why Older Adults Should Take Bunions Seriously
One-third of all Americans live with bunions. While not always considered a serious condition, bunions can become a physical burden for older adults and may be a sign the body is developing an inflammatory condition. For your own or a loved one’s health, here’s what you should keep in mind. What Are Bunions? A bunion…
How Cataracts Develop in Older Adults
Common with age, cataracts occur when the eye’s lens becomes clouded. This change may not be noticeable at first but with time, older adults may find it challenging to read, drive and observe their surroundings. While certain lifestyle updates can help manage eye changes, many people need outpatient surgery to treat cataracts. How Do Cataracts…