Recent Health Blog | Senior Health PostsDementia and the Fluby Aimee Amodio03 Nov 2009 02:59 PMSeems like an odd combination, no? Dementia and the flu. Researchers from the Tufts University School of Medicine found that there may indeed be a connection between dementia and the flu... and it's not a good one. Seniors with dementia seem to be diagnosed with the flu less often. Age and Muscle Loss (and How You Can Prevent It)by Aimee Amodio20 Sep 2009 11:25 AMIsn't getting older fun? Among other delights to look forward to is age-related muscle loss. As we age, our muscles shrink -- especially after the age of sixty-five. Previous research has noted that the bodies of older people build muscle less efficiently than the bodies of younger people. Sixteen Helpful Home Modifications for Seniorsby Aimee Amodio13 Sep 2009 09:09 AMHome modifications are one way to help a senior stay in his or her home safely -- rather than have to relocate with family or to an assisted living facility. Modifications can help a person adapt to changes in ability and health, prevent falls, and more. Age and Wisdomby Aimee Amodio20 Jan 2009 06:18 PMThere's tons of research out there about how the ability to learn and remember declines as we age. Researchers are now starting to look at what our brains gain as we age: wisdom. Relieving Depression in Seniorsby Aimee Amodio11 Oct 2008 03:37 PMIf an older person in your care is diagnosed with depression, you may find it difficult to treat. Many seniors are resistant to the idea of being labeled as "mentally ill" and may refuse to participate in treatment. Warning Signs for Depression in Seniorsby Aimee Amodio10 Oct 2008 03:32 PMThe signs of depression in senior citizens can be subtle -- especially if the person does not want to acknowledge that they have a problem. For today's older adults, an admission of a mental problem like depression often meant a trip to an institution for care. Depression in Seniorsby Aimee Amodio09 Oct 2008 03:32 PMWould your parent or grandparent tell you if they were depressed? According to statistics from the American Psychological Association's Society of Clinical Geropsychology, most of today's generation of seniors wouldn't. Falls and Brain Injuryby Aimee Amodio03 Jul 2008 04:34 PMBreaking a hip isn't the only thing to fear when an older adult has an unintentional fall. Brain injury can cause long-term problems, affect how a person functions, and even impact emotional well-being! Some unpleasant statistics from a U.S. Safe and Healthy Travel with a Seniorby Aimee Amodio17 Apr 2008 11:43 AMSenior citizens often tend to have more health problems than the average adult. Here are some things you can do to make sure your travel with an older adult is safe and healthy! Schedule a visit to the doctor about a week before the trip. Prevent Falls with Yogaby Aimee Amodio12 Apr 2008 05:28 PMResearch from Temple University's Gait Study Center suggests that practicing a specific type of yoga can help prevent falls in women over the age of sixty-five. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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