Elimination Diet for the Elderly

Whether it is due to a disease or just age-related sensitivity and intolerance, certain foods can be an irritation to the system. It may affect only certain organs in different ways or cause generalized symptoms that are not always easy [Read more..]

Heat Wave Dangers and Precautions for the Elderly

With an unstable global climate, heat waves are occurring more frequently even in countries with historically colder environments. It is not uncommon for deaths to occur with freak heat waves and the elderly are among the more likely fatalities. There [Read more..]

Anxiety and Generalized Anxity Disorder in the Elderly

We all experience anxiety at some time or the other – before an exam, that job interview or other life changing and important events. It is usually short lived in these instances and understandable as the situation may be scary [Read more..]

Persistent Coughing and Smoker’s Cough in the Elderly

A constant shallow cough is often referred to a smoker’s cough. This is due to the fact that smoke causes constant irritation in the airways. Some long term smokers will also suffer with airway disease such as chronic bronchitis where [Read more..]

Depressions Symptoms in Seniors

Depression is not always obvious in the elderly for many possible reasons. Not only does depression tend to remain longer in the elderly, it is also more likely to lead to suicide. In fact the suicide rate is twice that [Read more..]