It’s simple to think that all diseases and disorders can be easily diagnosed and treated. That’s often what we see on television and in movies. A sick person goes to the doctor and describes his symptoms. The doctor tells him what’s wrong and prescribes a remedy. The patient gets better. But real life is rarely […]
Dehydration can be a serious problem for our aging population, and is caused by a variety of reasons. Many medications can cause your body to dehydrate due to side effects that cause sweating or increased urination. Kidney function has been shown to decline with age, making the body less able to conserve fluid when needed. […]
It’s no secret that health problems change and multiply as we age. Even if we stay active, eat right and do all the things we’re supposed to do, we find our bodies don’t quite function the way they once did. With these changes we may find health risks hiding in places we never expected. For […]
Picture an elderly loved one in your life — a friend, neighbor, parent, grandparent or partner. Now picture them at home, in need of urgent care for a sudden injury or illness. If they have limited mobility, trouble finding transportation or don’t have appropriate access to medical care, this scenario may lead to a costly […]