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When your sense of taste and smell fade
The taste of a freshly baked peanut butter cookie can remind you of your mom covered in flour greeting you after a long day at school. The smell of pipe tobacco might remind...
Malnutrition In the Elderly
The word “malnutrition” makes us think of those in third world countries, war-torn cities, or those living in extreme poverty.
Are anxiety medications linked to Alzheimer’s?
As the medical community continues to delve further into the field of Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment, scientists and doctors have been proposing new potential causes....
Who is Susceptible to Shingles?
If you are the caregiver for your aging parent, it is important to know who is susceptible to shingles.
Solving Senior Sleep Problems
As you reach for your eyeglasses to read the morning newspaper or think twice about ordering a spicy meal, you may be aware of the physical changes happening to you as you age....
Four Tips for an Elderly Parent Diagnosed with Diabetes
According to the American Diabetes Association, more than one-quarter of the adults in America over the age of 65 have diabetes (types 1 or 2), and approximately one-half of...
The Discomfort of Aging Skin Issues
Your real age can be betrayed by your skin. Wrinkles, dry skin, age spots, and bruising can all be signs of the years written on the face, arms, hands, and legs of seniors. It...
The Effects of Hearing Loss in the Elderly
One of the most common conditions to impact the elderly is hearing loss. Approximately one in three adults between the ages of 65 and 75 experience hearing loss and nearly...
Reasons Behind Disrupted Sleep
As we age, we experience many physical changes from needing reading glasses for the morning newspaper to being less able to tolerate spicy food, but there is one significant...