Health

Osteoporosis is a disease in which bone density and bone quality are reduced. Osteoporosis causes bones to become more porous and brittle, which increases the risk of fracture. An estimated 54 [...]

As explained in the last installment of our blog regarding this topic, macular degeneration is an eye condition affecting the macula that causes central vision loss. Additionally, age-related [...]

Macular degeneration is an eye condition that is caused by deterioration of the retina (the interior layer of the eye). Macular degeneration affects the macula, which is the part of the retina [...]

Dementia is defined as a chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury. Dementia is traditionally marked by symptoms such as memory disorder, [...]

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. Parkinson’s is a chronic and progressive movement disorder that affects the nervous system and causes tremors. Nearly one million people in the United States [...]

A strong doctor-patient relationship is one built on honesty and communication. Being able to talk openly with your doctor is one of the best ways to ensure that your health care needs are met in [...]

A new international study featured in the Lancet has released nine factors that contribute to the risk of dementia. This study was recently presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International [...]

As your loved one ages, the likelihood that they will become more isolated increases. This can be due to a variety of factors, such as the death of a spouse or close friend, decreasing physical [...]

In the second installment of Cyber Safety Tips for Seniors, we will be discussing more techniques that senior citizens can use to avoid the perils of the online world. In hopes of reducing the [...]

Every year, almost 800,000 people in the U.S. experience a stroke. A stroke occurs when the blood flow to an area of the brain is cut off, depriving brain cells of oxygen. If a stroke is not [...]