Aging is inevitable That is one fact that you can never change or simply erase. You may feel astonished to see the dramatic change in your parents’ physical attributes and mental thinking. Have time to be with them for a couple of hours everyday just to simply talk to them and ask them what their plans are for the next chapter of their lives. It is also never too soon [...]

Osteoporosis is a problem with the spine and it is common among aging people. Spine fractures may be caused by putting too much strain on your back. Being overweight can often cause back pains as well. A weakening spine will create the dowager’s hump image at the back and it can be really uncomfortable especially for a senior who needs to mobile at times. In order to lessen or prevent [...]

Television sets, DVD players, computers, laptops, PDA, cellular phones, automated answering machines and other technological advances seem to make the lives of seniors really confusing. Some can accept and learn while some simply slump. Technology can be really frustrating especially for a senior. All those gadgets can tend to be so boring that they would rather sleep. Yes, that is right, just sleep and snore the whole day. After all, [...]

There are times that seniors feel weak and get tired easily. They cannot even exercise at times or even look pale. These are common symptoms of anemia of which 15% of people over the age of 65 are experiencing. Anemia is a condition in which the red blood count is too low and has too little hemoglobin. There are many factors that may cause anemia, it may be because of [...]

Most seniors suffer from localized or generalized Pruritus or better known as itchiness. For some, it is just a minor deal but further scratching may lead to more serious problems such as swelling, huge wounds and may even cause a lot of skin infection that can be very serious. Causes of pruritus include dry skin or rashes. Generally, the inflammations in the skin added with the itchy feeling is pruritus [...]

Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disorder wherein the immune cells attack and destroy the glands that produce tears and saliva. It is also known to be associated with rheumatic disorders. It can damage the body with effects that may worsen the performance of organs. Some may undergo just minor ones like dryness of the mouth and eyes while others experience good health but afterwards they will experience serious medical illness. [...]