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Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) in Seniors FAQ

Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) in Seniors FAQ

What is a heart attack? A heart attack is a serious cardiac event where a portion of the heart muscle dies when its blood supply is interrupted. It is also known as a myocardial infarction (MI) and is one of the leading causes of death especially in the elderly. Most heart attacks are a consequence [...]

Common Causes of Depression among the Elderly

Common Causes of Depression among the Elderly

Depression is common among the elderly but is by no means a normal part of aging. It is not always obvious that an older person is depressed and similarly it is not uncommon for depression to be suspected when a person is just in a low mood or grieving for a short period of time. [...]

Illicit Narcotic Street Drug Use Among the Elderly

Illicit Narcotic Street Drug Use Among the Elderly

The use of illicit narcotic drugs is not restricted only to the teens and young adults. Once addiction develops it can be a problem to a person of any age. However, not every person using narcotics are addicted to these substances. Instead they may use it occasionally for recreational purposes, as a treatment for physical [...]

Working after Retirement and through the Senior Years

Working after Retirement and through the Senior Years

The reality is that not all seniors want to be out of the work environment and there are several possible reasons for this desire to continue working. The idea of not being productively engaged in some sector of industry is one such issue and there are many seniors who enjoy continuing with a job. The [...]

Some Reasons for Morning Fatigue (Waking Up Tired) in the Elderly

Some Reasons for Morning Fatigue (Waking Up Tired) in the Elderly

Feeling tired is a normal occurrence in life irrespective of age. When the body is expended with physical or mental activity, tiredness tells us it is time to rest. Depending on the time or situation, tiredness may also cause a person to feel sleepy. Sometimes the feeling of tiredness is extreme usually when a person [...]


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