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Causes of Tremors In the Elderly

Many older adults develop tremors after age 70. While this symptom alone is not life threatening, it correlates with higher risks for dementia and can affect quality of life. Specifically, trembling...

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Losing, Hoarding & Hiding Among Dementia Patients

Dementia causes memory changes that can manifest as forgetfulness, a lack of impulse control and not remembering key details or familiar places. As such, someone developing these symptoms often loses...

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Types & Causes of Chronic Wounds

Chronic wounds affect nearly 6 million people and contribute to about $20 billion in medical costs each year. While individuals of all ages can experience these injuries, older adults are more...

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Burn Injury Risks for Older Adults

A burn is defined as tissue damage caused by exposure to heat, chemicals, radiation or electricity. Burn severity ranges from superficial to serious, affecting deeper layers of skin and causing...

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How Older Adults Can Manage Extreme Cold Weather

Extreme cold weather affects everyone but for older adults with declining muscle mass, freezing temperatures can make it hard to retain body heat and increase hypothermia risks. There are other perils...

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How Bunions Can Affect Senior Health

Approximately one-third of Americans have bunions. While not always considered a serious condition, bunions can become a physical burden for older adults and may be a sign the body is developing an...

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Common Causes of Medication Errors

Reported medication errors affect at least 1.5 million people each year. Adverse reactions may be fatal or result in a drug-related injury requiring extensive treatment. Frequent enough to be...

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The Link Between Dental Care and Dementia

Dental health can have a profound effect on the rest of the body. For instance, high amounts of bacteria inside the mouth not only affects the gums but inflammation can spread throughout the body....

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Benefits of Balance Training for Seniors

For older adults, a combination of physical instability, dizziness, poor depth perception and osteoporosis can lead to increased risks for falls and other injuries. Balance training, which focuses on...

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Rehabilitation After a Traumatic Brain Injury

Recovery after a traumatic brain injury (TBI) starts in the hospital before treatment moves to a separate medical center or short-term rehabilitation facility. Healing involves training the brain to...

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Medication Side Effects and Dementia

We take prescribed medications to address symptoms and make us feel better. Yet for older adults, how the body processes these substances can lead to a host of side effects. Among them is “medication...

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The Best Exercises for Older Adults

Remaining active is essential to support your muscles, bones and joints. Exercise can also lead to greater cognitive health and social engagement. Yet due to age and health-related changes, not every...

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Common Scams Targeting Older Adults

Financial scams often target seniors, due to the assumption they have more money and struggle with new technology. Fraudulent schemes may be carried out by phone, text message, email or social media....

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