Category: Geriatric Care
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), people aged 65 years and above fall about 28%–35% every year, and this proportion increases as age and frailty levels increase. Soft tissue injuries are common with falls. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries in the elderly. Bone fractures, especially of the hip and the wrist, … Continue reading Falls In The Elderly
Alzheimer's disease is a disease of the brain impacting the functions of memory, thinking, language, reasoning, and orientation to time and place. Persons with Alzheimer's disease also have mood changes and anxiety. They can become irritable when their routine alters. All these declines in functions disrupt one's ability to perform their daily task. The person … Continue reading 11 FACTS ABOUT ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE
The population is growing at a rapid rate. With the advancement of healthcare services, the geriatric population is also increasing. According to WHO, the number of people aged 60 and over will increase to 2.1 billion in 2050. Elderly care is cardinal for the physical, mental, and social well-being of the geriatric population. Elderly care … Continue reading 10 Best Elderly Care Tips
Balance is the ability to maintain stability and steadiness when sitting or standing. Balance issues hamper the ability to stand, walk, and climb stairs with control.Balance disorders are among the most common in people over the age of 65. Loss of balance also increases the risk of falls, which is the leading cause of injuries … Continue reading 7 Facts About Balance And Aging
As we age, our bodies start to lose their ability to maintain balance. Muscle strength, reaction time, and coordination decline with age, all of which affect balance. Many diseases that are prevalent in seniors like Arthritis, Diabetes causing nerve damage, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Low blood pressure can affect balance. Apart from … Continue reading 10 Best Balance Exercises For Seniors
Loss of muscle mass and strength is known as Sarcopenia. The loss of muscle mass involves both a reduction in the number of muscle fibers and a decrease in their size. Sarcopenia is an undeniable fact of aging and is more pronounced after 70 years of age. Many factors contribute to this age-related loss of … Continue reading 12 Best Strength Exercises For Elderly
We all know that regular exercise is critical to good health. But it also substantially impacts the aging process. Researches have shown a positive association between doing exercise and improved health in the aging population. Let us find out how? Aging is associated with loss of muscle mass, muscle strength, and decreased physical capacity and … Continue reading Effects of Exercise On Aging
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