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Reflexology for Relief

MD Choice Hospice Care in San Bernardino County offers reflexology as part of its comprehensive hospice services, providing a soothing touch to those in the

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Gout in the elderly: Symptoms and Diagnosis

Gout is a disease that develops as a result of a malfunction in the body’s metabolism. Gout is thought to be more common in elderly men, however, it has lately been discovered in women after menopause in developed countries.

Neck pain in seniors: Cervical Osteochondrosis

Neck discomfort is a prevalent concern these days. It might be due to an individual’s lifestyle, as well as any linked ailment. However, aging can be a major source of neck discomfort.

Age-related memory loss; what can cause memory disorders among seniors?

Memory loss in old age is mostly linked to changes in the circulatory system and a decline in brain activity’s functioning capacity. The receptivity of nerve cells reduces at this time, resulting in amnesia as a result of metabolic changes.

Obesity in seniors: What causes the elderly to gain weight.

Excess weight has now become a major issue in today’s society. And the truth is that no matter your age, you are in danger of gaining weight. When it comes to seniors, though, it’s worth mentioning that their lifestyle and associated disorders make them two times more likely to become obese.

Glaucoma: Causes & Symptoms

Glaucoma is a chronic eye disease characterized by a rise in intraocular pressure, the development of optical neuropathy, and loss of vision. Glaucoma causes narrowing of the visual fields, discomfort, and heaviness in the eyes, blurred vision, worsening of twilight vision, and, in extreme instances, blindness.

Basic care tips for the elderly

A person in their senior years needs extra attention, especially if they have a disease. Close friends and family members may not always have spare time to spend days near a relative’s bed. That is why many people are considering how to deal with such a predicament.

Shingles: Why and how does it happen in the elderly?

In short, shingles are a herpes virus. It happens to nearly all the people who have once had chickenpox. Till that, the disease does not manifest itself in any way but as the immune system decreases in the background of other chronic diseases it starts to cause skin pathologies.

Hypertension in the elderly. How does it develop?

Hypertension, or arterial hypertension, is a condition characterized by an increase in blood pressure detected by repeated measurements. Accompanying many diseases, it is considered a risk factor for the development of dangerous complications from the cardiovascular system, including stroke and myocardial infarction.

OSTEOPOROSIS: DETEction and prevention

Bones, in reality, are constantly regenerating: old tissues are eliminated and replaced with new ones. Bones begin to lose density and strength after 35 years because they are destroyed quicker than new ones are formed. Read about the detection and prevention of osteoporosis.

All you need to know about insomnia

For many years, sleep disorder has been linked to depression, weight gain and obesity, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and memory and attention impairments. So, let’s check out what happens to us and how to prevent the development of insomnia. 

Diabetes in older adults: Complete guide on how to act.

Nowadays, the problem of diabetes mellitus (DM) has acquired the scale of a global epidemic affecting the population of all countries and people of almost all ages. However, the problem is mainly crucial among the elderly. 

From Grief to Depression. How to deal with your own emotions after you have lost your loved one?

There are numerous similarities between grief and the onset of depression. How? Let’s search for an answer to this question by considering the parallels and differences between grief and depression.

Anxiety disorders in old age. Is it a sign to get worried?

There are so many factors affecting the health of the elderly and causing anxiety, but in fact, we can group them into some general categories.

Psycho-oncology: The psychological aspects of hospice care of cancer

Oncological diseases are steadily increasing, as is the number of patients in the terminal stage of the fatal process.

Take your medicine, close the window, how to overcome the senile loss of memory?

Unfortunately, aging is an irreversible process, but we can do a lot to keep our minds sharp until our golden years. Let us now discuss how to improve memory in old age.

A progressing and life-threatening illness is discovered. what's the next?

When a family member is diagnosed with an incurable condition, everything changes. What to expect? How to manage your own and the ill person’s emotions, and how to reconstruct your world?

WHEN SHOULD YOU WORRY ABOUT DIZZINESS?

The causes of dizziness may be endless. For more information on the dizziness please click below.

Is It Safe for Terminally Ill to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine?

Even though the two vaccines are approved by the FDA and are considered to be harmless to the health, many people are still skeptical about them. That is because of the lack of information and how they would affect terminally ill patients. So, how would a hospice patient be sure if they need the COVID-19 vaccine?

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