Dangers of Flu Season for the Elderly
While anyone can be affected by the flu, seniors are particularly vulnerable. According to the CDC, 70 to 85 percent of all flu-related fatalities involve adults over age 65. Similarly, about 70 percent of all patients hospitalized with flu symptoms are senior citizens. Multiple factors put seniors at increased risk. It’s more difficult for an…
Study Finds Link Between Sleep Apnea and Alzheimer’s Disease
A form of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease has no known cause. Diagnostic methods are often extensive, involving multiple tests to rule out other conditions. Yet patients with certain illnesses, including obstructive sleep apnea, have a higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s later in life. A recent study explored the relationship between these two conditions. What Is Sleep…
What Are the Risk Factors of Developing Dementia?
Dementia encompasses multiple conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, which affects an individual’s cognitive and social abilities to the point independent living can be disrupted. Although many associate memory loss with dementia in older adults, it’s not the definitive symptom. In fact, cognitive issues may indicate your loved one has another condition. In general, dementia occurs as…
Who’s More at Risk for Stroke?
A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked. When this process is disrupted, the brain no longer receives the amount of oxygen it needs and cells die off. There are two types of strokes: Ischemic and hemorrhagic. The most common, ischemic, happens when a blood vessel flowing to your brain…