According to the American Diabetes Association, 34.2 million people are diagnosed with diabetes every year. Furthermore, 14.3 million of those people are age 65 and older.  I have been a nurse for 16 years, with the last 4 years specializing in Care Management. It ...

According to a 2019 Kaiser health tracking poll, nearly nine in ten (89%) adults 65 and older report they are currently taking a prescription medicine. Furthermore, more than half of adults 65 and older (54%) report taking four or more prescription drugs. While a ...

Most humans would agree that they enjoy food. Social events or intimate gatherings usually include food in some form or fashion… tailgate parties… business meetings… dates… bridal showers… the list goes on and on. Yet, when one receives the unwelcomed news that they ...

As an RN (Registered Nurse), who currently uses telephonic calls to check on elderly clients daily, I have stumbled upon something extremely concerning lately. Unfortunately, many older adults have cancelled appointments and fallen behind on recommended blood testing ...

Eye problems and disorders are common in the elderly population. The key is to detect them early. Regular eye exams will help detect vision problems before they become serious. Here is a list of 6 common age-related eye problems that can affect people at various stages ...

Anemia is a condition is which our blood doesn't contain enough healthy red blood cells. This leads to our organs getting reduced amounts of oxygen. If left untreated, anemia can cause many health problems such as severe fatigue, heart problems and even death. ...