The Basics of Joint Health for Seniors
Many older adults with joint pain may have difficulty walking, standing or sitting. This can impact mobility, flexibility, quality of life and increase fall risk. You may think joint pain is an unavoidable fact of aging but ignoring it can mask other health concerns that should be addressed. Here’s what you should know. How Joint…
Common Dietary Deficiencies in Older Adults
As we age, lean body mass and metabolic rate decrease. In turn, the body no longer effectively absorbs certain minerals and vitamins. As elderly adults can have smaller appetites and a lower caloric requirement, they may need more nutrients than before. Their lifestyle habits also differ, which can affect what foods are consumed. As a…
What to Expect From Short-Term Rehab After Joint Replacement
About one million hip and knee joint replacements are performed on older adults each year. While these new joints are successful for roughly 90 percent of patients, the recovery process can be lengthy. For most patients, rehabilitation therapy is recommended to help improve the joint’s mobility, flexibility, strength and address any complications. Short-term rehabilitation can…
What to Do When a Loved One Shows Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that affects memory, reasoning and other mental abilities. The condition is most prominent among the older population, but early onset symptoms can affect younger adults. Although it takes an average of 15 years before your loved one shows symptoms of Alzheimer’s, signs become more prominent three to five…