According to a study by the World Health Organization (WHO) on senior falls, seniors above 65 years are prone to falls that could lead to serious injuries and even mortality. The fall percentage each year is increasing by 30-35 percent every year. The prevalence of falls in seniors in India is reported to be between 20-50 percent as of...
One of the greatest challenges faced during the winters is that of eating right so that there is proper flu protection for seniors and prevention of contagious infections like the COVID-19. Sadly, this task becomes increasingly difficult particularly because seniors have diminished appetite, reduced mobility, physical activities, chewing and swallowing difficulties during their golden years. These problems hinder the...
For most of us, winters happen to be the most wonderful time of the year with Christmas and New Year festivities and family reunions. After all, all of us look forward to spending time within our cozy abodes celebrating with our near and dear ones, isn’t it? However, the cold weather and the icy climate prevailing in winter expose...
Global warming has impacted the weather worldwide with extreme temperature conditions. So, apart from acute sizzling summers, chilly winters pose enormous threats. The population segment that needs to exercise extra caution in this context is our beloved senior citizens. That is predominantly because temperatures lower than ninety-five degrees Fahrenheit can lead to several winter health issues like hypothermia wherein...
Sugar cravings in the elderly refer to the increased urge to consume sugary foods. Cravings for sugar can happen at any age but it happens to be more common among elderly people. Increased intake of sugar or sugary foods can create a lot of problems in the elderly and hence it is of immense importance to properly control the...
Illness and injuries never come with an invitation. They are a shocker for everyone for sure. But one can reduce their impact by being prepared. One such preparation is stocking up the first kid for your seniors. Basic first aid kits can help you reduce the impact by greater margins.
Here is a simple guide for a first aid kit...
Elder injury is quite common. Statistics reveal that more than 90 percent of these injuries are a result of falls. In addition to this, elders are prone to falling and at the same time, they are more susceptible to injury. It is precisely the reason as to why the focus is always more on preventing the causes of falls...
Arthritis is a disease that affects one or more joints in humans. It is associated with inflammation or degeneration of the affected joints along with pain, swelling, and reduced functionality. Arthritis in seniors, as can be understood from the name is arthritis affecting the elderly. With age, the pain tends to increase, thereby affecting mobility to a great extent. Therefore,...
The advent of multiple waves of COVID-19 has created turmoil in the healthcare industry. The huge dearth of hospital beds and critical care facilities poses innumerable challenges to mankind, especially the vulnerable senior population. One of the interesting outcomes of this struggle is the increased focus on alternative approaches for care and treatment. Fortunately, home healthcare is a promising...
One of the leading causes of fatality in seniors is heart disease. It accounts for nearly one in every four deaths. That’s alarming, right? And yes, stroke is another such trigger. Have you, for a minute, pondered about the reason behind that? It is abnormal cholesterol levels in the blood! Unfortunately, high cholesterol levels may not display obvious symptoms...
