How Muscle Loss Can Affect Seniors
About 10 percent of adults over 50 experience muscle loss, a condition medically known as sarcopenia. With age, muscle loss is gradual and inevitable. Starting from age 30, your body no longer gains muscle and actually loses about three percent muscle strength each year. As you get older, the condition may start to limit what…
Effects of Metabolic Syndrome in Seniors
Metabolic syndrome refers to a group of medical conditions that increase risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and renal issues. These conditions, all of which can affect seniors, include obesity, hypertension and insulin resistance. Metabolic syndrome is on the rise, in connection with more instances of intra-abdominal obesity. This occurs when visceral fat…
Joint Care Tips for Seniors
Many people may take flexibility for granted but, as we age, factors like bone loss and decreased muscle mass can take a toll on our joints. Adults, particularly seniors, should prioritize joint health to decrease fall risk and potential injuries, such as fractures and broken bones that can permanently alter quality of life. Understanding Your…
Tips to Prevent Pressure Ulcers
Commonly known as bedsores, pressure ulcers develop when an area of the body experiences a consistent, sustained amount of applied contact over time. The amount of force can cause the skin to degrade and increases risk of infection. Although pressure ulcers can affect anyone, seniors are more susceptible due to changes in skin composition, using…