Often when seniors start to experience changes in their health, they don’t go to a doctor. They just assume that the changes they’re experiencing are normal because they are getting older. And in some cases that might be true. But there are some health conditions that aren’t a part of normal aging. It can be […]
See MoreTwenty-five percent of U.S. adults have two or more chronic health conditions, and 60% have at least one. As your mom ages, it’s not surprising to learn she has multiple health issues going on. When she does, what is she going to start needing help completing throughout the week? What are the most common chronic […]
See MoreDeep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a very serious medical condition that tends to affect primarily older adults. The condition occurs when blood clots form in the deeper veins in the body, which are located mostly in the legs. Blood clots can become life-threatening if they break loose and travel to the lungs. Developing a […]
See MoreAlmost 250,000 adults in the United States have transient ischemic attacks, or TIAs, every single year. TIAs are often called a “ministroke.” They are caused by blocked blood flow to the brain. TIA occurs most often in people who are over the age of 55. Ministroke can be an indicator that a senior has a […]
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