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You probably know winter can spell trouble. You can fall on ice or overdo it shoveling snow, for instance. Confusion, forgetfulness, or drowsiness;Difficulty speaking;Shivering, although elderly adults may not have this symptom;Slow breathing;Clum...
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For people with asthma, age can bring a bit of relief from the symptoms. But asthma can also appear at any time of life. And because your body is less able to tolerate medications as you age, your asthma medications and dosages may need to be adju...
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It wasn't there yesterday. In fact, you have no idea where it came from. But today you can't miss it -- a large, ugly bruise, spreading like an ink stain over your lower arm. If you've become prone to bruising even though your skin doesn't appear ...
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After age 65, your body can't adjust to changes in air temperature—especially heat—as quickly as it did when you were younger. That puts you at risk for heat-related illnesses. Open your windows at night.;Create a cross breeze by opening windows o...
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For healthy people over the age of 65 who have no chronic diseases or conditions, the American Geriatrics Society recommends the following screening tests. The exact schedule depends on your health; your health care provider may recommend differen...
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Walk into an office when winter sets in and you're bound to hear a cacophony of coughs, sneezes and sniffles. Walk into a school and you're likely to hear even more hacking and nose-blowing. Most senior citizens don't spend a lot of time with larg...
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Flu and pneumonia are respiratory illnesses that should not be taken lightly. In the United States, pneumonia and the flu combined are the sixth leading cause of death. Older adults are at greater risk than younger adults for contracting pneumococ...
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The safer and more livable you make your home, the longer you can maintain your independence and avoid debilitating injuries. A host of commonsense precautions and modern design concepts can add convenience and remove risks. To see and read better...
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You may have had the same doctor for years. Even so, a time may come when he or she retires or your health plan changes and the doctor is not with the new program. Is he or she board certified? Board-certified doctors have and have voluntarily tak...
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Older adults may have dental concerns that can't be totally taken care of with just brushing and flossing. Brush and floss daily.;Visit your dentist regularly.;Eat a balanced diet.;Avoid tobacco.
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A good night's sleep is as important to your health as eating a healthy diet and getting regular exercise. As we age, however, it can become more difficult to get deep sleep. Chronic pain;Medications;Alcohol and/or nicotine use;Depression or anxie...
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