Category Archives: Healthcare

Elective Medical Treatments: Are They Safe During the Pandemic for Seniors?

The COVID-19 pandemic put the world on pause, including, among various other activities, medical appointments and elective medical procedures. As a matter of fact, nearly half of all adults either canceled or delayed routine medical care and elective treatments since the coronavirus crisis began, leading medical professionals to grow concerned about the consequences. While we … Continue reading

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A Senior Adult’s Cheatsheet for Healthy Wines

Seniors aging in place or those who are expecting the arrival of their caregiver from a home care agency may be apprehensive about their future days. After all, the first thing that comes to mind when talking about aging is that there will be lots of limitations and restrictions that one has to observe. One … Continue reading

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Common Age-Related Conditions to Keep in Mind

One of the biggest problems about aging is the ever increasing risk for a multitude of conditions ranging from mild to life-threatening. These conditions include cancer, dementia, heart disease, hypertension, and that is only the tip of the iceberg. However, even though these are common age-related health conditions, it does not mean you have to … Continue reading

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Keeping Your Diabetes in Check in Your Golden Years

Diabetes is a condition in which the body is unable to produce insulin in order to control proper glucose levels. Thus, a person with diabetes needs to pay close attention to their blood sugar. There are some very serious consequences if it goes too high or too low. However, this is not a difficult condition … Continue reading

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Identifying the Signs of Pneumonia and Preventing Them

Pneumonia is a condition where the air sacs of the lungs, either one or both of them, are inflamed. This condition can either be mild or can be life-threatening depending on the patient. Pneumonia is most often life-threatening to the following: infants little children older adults aged 65 years and above patients with weakened immune … Continue reading

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