Posts by Geoffrey Purkis
Important Facts to Know About Pneumonia in Elderly Adults
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs and it can be serious when found in an older adult. The numbers reported by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that around 250,000 people (of all ages) are hospitalized each year due to pneumonia complications and that about 50,000 of those cases pass away.…
Read MoreNutritional Needs of Older Adults (Helps Support Memory and More!)
It is very important for every human to get plenty of physical exercise and eat foods that are nutrient rich at all ages. As our bodies grow and mature our nutritional needs change, especially in our golden years. Some nutrients become especially important in aiding and maintaining a higher level of health. Here are some…
Read MoreElderly Medical Conditions: Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s Disease
This is post 5 of 5 in the series “Age-related Diseases” Elderly Health Issues: Arthritis, Hypertension, Asthma, Older People Medical Conditions: Blindness, Cancer, Chronic Bronchitis Senior Medical Conditions: Coronary Heart Disease, Dementia, Diabetes Elderly Medical Conditions: Epilepsy, Osteoporosis, Multiple Sclerosis Elderly Medical Conditions: Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s Disease Long-term medical conditions currently affect around four…
Read MoreCauses of Depression in Older Adults (Loneliness and Isolation, Medical Conditions)
As we grow older, we often face significant life changes that can increase the risk for depression. These can include: Health problems. Illness and disability, chronic or severe pain, cognitive decline, damage to your body image due to surgery or sickness can all be contributors to depression. Loneliness and isolation. Factors such as living alone, a…
Read MoreFree and Discounted Products for Seniors and Caregivers
Finding affordable products and services is very helpful for seniors as most live on a limited income such as Social Security benefits or a small retirement plan income, or maybe another form of government assistance. Fortunately there are a good number of helpful resources, but they can be difficult to find or apply for. The…
Read MoreWhat are ADLs (Activities of Daily Living) and IADLs
When speaking with professionals in senior care services and healthcare professionals about senior care for a loved one they may ask about their need for ADLs or their IADLs. ADL is a shorter term that stands for Activities of Daily Living and IADL is a term that stands for Instrumental Activities of Daily Living. These…
Read MoreElderly Medical Conditions: Epilepsy, Osteoporosis, Multiple Sclerosis
This is post 4 of 5 in the series “Age-related Diseases” Elderly Health Issues: Arthritis, Hypertension, Asthma, Older People Medical Conditions: Blindness, Cancer, Chronic Bronchitis Senior Medical Conditions: Coronary Heart Disease, Dementia, Diabetes Elderly Medical Conditions: Epilepsy, Osteoporosis, Multiple Sclerosis Elderly Medical Conditions: Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s Disease The risk for chronic diseases and other…
Read MoreProtect Against Elder Abuse / Criminals Who Target Older Adults (Video)
This is post 4 of 4 in the series “Safety for Seniors” Protect Against Fire and Related Dangers For Older Adults (Video) Prevent Poisoning: Carbon Monoxide, Medications, Cleaning products (Video) Fall Prevention / Safety-proof Your Home For Older Adults (Video) Protect Against Elder Abuse / Criminals Who Target Older Adults (Video) The pandemic hit everyone…
Read MoreSenior Medical Conditions: Coronary Heart Disease, Dementia, Diabetes
This is post 3 of 5 in the series “Age-related Diseases” Elderly Health Issues: Arthritis, Hypertension, Asthma, Older People Medical Conditions: Blindness, Cancer, Chronic Bronchitis Senior Medical Conditions: Coronary Heart Disease, Dementia, Diabetes Elderly Medical Conditions: Epilepsy, Osteoporosis, Multiple Sclerosis Elderly Medical Conditions: Motor Neurone Disease, Parkinson’s Disease By 2050, the American 85 years old and…
Read MoreFall Prevention / Safety-proof Your Home For Older Adults (Video)
This is post 3 of 4 in the series “Safety for Seniors” Protect Against Fire and Related Dangers For Older Adults (Video) Prevent Poisoning: Carbon Monoxide, Medications, Cleaning products (Video) Fall Prevention / Safety-proof Your Home For Older Adults (Video) Protect Against Elder Abuse / Criminals Who Target Older Adults (Video) A simple thing can…
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