DISEASES THAT AFFECT THE ELDERLY

A most common problem, affecting seniors is that of arthritis. This disease causes joint inflammation, resulting in stiffness and extreme pain. This painful condition at times becomes worse with time. Numerous remedies and treatments have been tried out for arthritis, but there is no permanent cure, till date.

 

 

It is necessary that you know and realize the effects of the medication advised to you for Arthritis since some side effects have been associated with such medicines.

 

 

Another condition that most seniors are susceptible to is Gout. Gout is a form of arthritis, which occurs due to the development of uric acid crystals in the joints as well as the blood. This condition is associated with pain. Attacks of Gout can be triggered by certain food intake, so it’s important for gout patients, to regulate their food intake. As in arthritis, there are treatments for gout but currently no known cure for the ailment.

 

 

The most common disease associated with most seniors is flu. This might at times lead to hospitalization and worse, even death. Due to this, it is important that prior to flu season, senior citizens are given the flu shots on an annual basis.

 

 

Another disease usually associated with seniors is Alzheimer's. This is a condition medically termed as a form of progressive pre-senile dementia. This disease usually starts as a short-term memory loss finally leading to complete helplessness and total behavioral changes.

 

 

A common condition that most seniors are susceptible to is, cataract. This causes cloudiness or darkening of the eye and leads to vision distortion. Cataracts occur naturally and can be surgically removed.