The term ‘tea and toast diet’ was coined to describe the poor dietary habits commonly [...]
Aging brings about several physiological changes in the body. This means that these changes are [...]
At times the elderly may have to face the reality that certain mobility aids are [...]
What is the elderly mobility scale? The Elderly Mobility Scale (EMS) is a means to [...]
Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise and has additional benefits in relieving and often preventing some of the age-related changes in the body. Although it requires access to a pool, a 20 minute swimming session at least 3 times a week can make a significant difference in overall health and wellbeing. Swimming [...]
The decision to institutionalize a parent, grandparent or other elderly relative is not an easy undertaking. There should be agreement between the caregiver and senior that it is the right decision for both parties and should be done in consultation with the senior’s doctor and a social worker. Sometimes institutionalization is necessary as is the [...]
Tobacco use, and in particular smoking, is associated with a range of negative health effects irrespective of the age of the user. Despite anti-smoking campaigns worldwide, many smokers are still ignorant or in denial about the health risks associated with cigarette smoking – not only to themselves but also their family members, pets and even [...]
The body needs a constant supply of food to break it down and produce energy. It is this energy that is the ‘fuel’ for all activity in the body even the life sustaining process when one is asleep. Energy needs often decrease in the senior years as a person becomes less active. Maintaining the same [...]
Alcoholism was previously thought of as a problem among young to middle aged adults and mostly in males. However, it has come to light that problems with alcohol use extends to the elderly as well. This is not only associated with the elderly who have had a drinking problem from earlier in life, but also [...]
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