
Diabetes Sends More Seniors to the ER Than Any Other Disease
Senior adults are more likely to end up in the emergency room than younger adults. Seniors who have diabetes are at the highest risk for recurring ER trips. While it’s

Senior adults are more likely to end up in the emergency room than younger adults. Seniors who have diabetes are at the highest risk for recurring ER trips. While it’s

Shortly after she fell in love with and married her husband, Anne Boehme moved to and fell in love with the south, where she has lived ever since. Following her

We’ve long been told that a daily, low dose of aspirin can help to thin seniors’ blood and work toward preventing a heart attack. But is that advice true for

Alzheimer’s disease causes protein plaques and tangles to form in the brains of those affected by the disease. These protein growths are known as beta-amyloid proteins, and they build up

Sometimes, dementia or other health issues can stand in the way of your senior loved one getting the best care possible. If Mom is experiencing the early stages of dementia

As we age, our muscles naturally become less efficient. Senior adults can use as much as 20 percent more energy while doing simple tasks, like walking, as a younger adult