Food insecurity has always been a very real threat in the lives of millions of Americans. Following the events of early 2020 and the chaos that ensued, it became even more of a problem, and seniors have been hit the hardest. Food Insecurity and Seniors Food is a basic human …
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Excessive flatulence can be an awkward and embarrassing problem for sufferers and their families. Most of the time, it’s something you dismiss with a laugh, a joke, and maybe a bottle of air freshener, but if it persists, it can be difficult to live with and could indicate a more …
The keto diet is one of the most popular diet trends in the world right now. Adored by people of all ages and across dozens of countries, this diet has even been used by athletes. Reports suggest that heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury used it to shed pounds before getting …
Appetite loss is relatively common in elderly people. It comes and goes, has a number of potential causes, and is usually nothing to worry about. At the same time, though, it’s very important for seniors to meet their nutrition needs, and this, along with the complications associated with malnutrition, makes …
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As you age, you’re more likely to take medications and suffer from health conditions, both of which contribute to problems like excessive itching, also known as pruritis. Like other common senior problems, including constipation, there can be serious and benign underlying causes. It’s those causes that we’ll look at here, …
Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and eyes, and it is caused by an increase in the levels of bilirubin, which is formed following the breakdown of red blood cells. It’s more common in adults and is especially common in seniors. In this guide, we’ll look at the causes …
Over 55s are the largest group of gardeners in the United States, and the vast majority of these green-fingered homeowners use their allotted plots to grow food. Following the events of 2020 and the shortages and panic it created, the number of food-producing gardeners is increasing, and their importance is …
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When you have elderly parents, you want to do everything you can to protect them. You want to remove all risk and wrap them in a theoretical bubble wrap, just like they wanted to do to you when you were a child. That said, keep in mind that the best …
The older you get, the more susceptible you are to dehydration. It’s an issue that can cause everything from dry mouth and bad breath to organ damage and seizures. Adequate fluid intake can make a massive difference to an individual’s health and this becomes more pronounced with age. Why are …
The pain of passing a kidney stone has been likened to childbirth. We’re not sure everyone would agree with that, but it’s fair to say that this is not a pleasant experience and it’s something you wouldn’t wish on another human being. Kidney stones are much more common in seniors …
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Depression is a symptom and a state of mind. It is something that can affect anyone at any time and something that everyone will experience in their life, whether through the loss of a job, the breakdown of a relationship, or a bereavement. In seniors, it can be particularly problematic. …
Following the pandemic of 2020, a simple and harmless cough became something much more concerning. We’re living in an age where coughing in a public space is as much of a social faux pas as loudly passing wind. In fact, we’re sure that more of you would prefer to let …
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Fatigue is common amongst elderly people and while it’s rarely anything serious, it makes life difficult for them. They may lack the energy to perform basic activities, such as grocery shopping, home maintenance, and meeting with friends, and it’s very easy to get stuck in a cycle from which an …
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It has been estimated that around 10% of all seniors over the age of 65 have anemia. The risk increases as you age and there can be several causes. Anemia is a cause for concern, but it many cases, it can be treated fairly easily. In this guide, we’ll see …
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an auto-immune disease that typically occurs during middle age. However, in recent years we’ve seen a huge increase in the number of seniors being diagnosed with this condition, and this has changed the way that we see and approach the disease. Known as elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis …
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