Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease affecting movement and cognition over time. People usually notice those with Parkinson’s because they have hand and/or head tremors, rigidity in the body
A group of researchers from Johns Hopkins University recently conducted a study to investigate the effects of home care on patients with dementia. The study included 300 participants over the
As the effects of aging take their toll on our bodies it can be a struggle to remain well nourished. One of the greatest concerns of adult children is that
We all know that eating a healthy diet is key to our health, especially as we age, but for many seniors, eating healthy can be quite a challenge. The key
A study conducted by Dr. Paul Crane of the University of Washington in Seattle sought out to determine whether higher glucose levels increase the risk of dementia in people without
For many seniors, Florida has become synonymous with retirement. Droves of seniors come to our beautiful beaches each year, mostly in the fall and winter months and after a few
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) includes; Asthma, Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis.Although people can live many years with this condition, behind heart disease and cancer, COPD is the third most frequent
More than 2 million Americans age 50 and older have advanced age related macular degeneration. The most common form of the disease is dry macular degeneration. It is chronic and
The average senior takes between 8 and 15 medications, each with different rules and regulations. The responsibility of taking several medications may be difficult to bear, leading to frequent and
A question from one of our readers: My father was recently hospitalized after a fall resulting in a hip fracture. He is still fairly young, only 72, and has been
