Loss of vision is common among the older adult population. The American Academy of Family Physicians reports that approximately one in every three adults over the age of 65 has some form of vision-reducing eye diseases, such as macular degeneration, cataracts,...
The new year marks the start of a blank slate, an opportunity to start again. Americans across the nation set goals or resolutions to improve their health in the year ahead. Although the majority of resolutions focus on exercise or nutrition, an often overlooked...
Depression is a common and serious medical condition that negatively affects how you feel, think, and behave. It’s one of the most common mental health disorders in the United States and is linked to other health problems. The Centers for Disease Control and...
Hospice care is a special kind of care that focuses on the quality of life and symptom management of someone with a terminal illness. Patients and their families can opt for hospice care when a cure isn’t an option, and the patient has a prognosis of six months or...
Although nutrition plays a crucial role in healthy aging, pursuing regular physical activity is one of the most important things an older adult can do for their health. Research continues to show that a sedentary lifestyle is detrimental to an older adult’s health and...
