Latest reports suggest that geriatric problems are rapidly increasing in the country but there's hardly any focus on it. Read on to know all about the common problems that affect the elderly.
Identifying a weight loss goal and attaining it has never been easy for older people. Once we hit 60, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep a check on our weight due to various underlying health issues, our lifestyle and attitude too. But it is definitely not an impossible task.
As you grow older, the risk of falls, fractures and other injuries increases. Make sure you know the reasons behind falls in old age so you can take measures to reduce the risk.
While for older women being emotionally close to their partner is associated with higher enjoyment, for older men sexual activity improves well-being, says a study.
Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre launched the Geriatric Clinic in Mumbai, in order to address the needs of the senior citizens. This will help them to improve their overall well-being.
Mr V Thiyagarajan, MD, India Home Health Care tells us how to select home health care
Older adults who are frail are twice more likely to experience delirium following surgery
With age, you tend to lose strength and mass in leg muscles reveals a study.
Older people who follow a Mediterranean diet had a lower risk of becoming frail
Oral health problems are linked to greater risks of developing frailty in older adults.
Are you suffering from Alzheimer's Disease? You may be a patient of Type 3 diabetes
These myths can pose various health risks.
Please read and share if you care for your parents, family and relatives.
While Kerala has the highest population of senior citizens in India, it is set to increase to 20% in the next decade.
Men who live for 100 years are more healthy than women their age
Latest reports suggest that geriatric problems are rapidly increasing in the country but there's hardly any focus on it. Read on to know all about the common problems that affect the elderly.
Identifying a weight loss goal and attaining it has never been easy for older people. Once we hit 60, it becomes increasingly difficult to keep a check on our weight due to various underlying health issues, our lifestyle and attitude too. But it is definitely not an impossible task.
As you grow older, the risk of falls, fractures and other injuries increases. Make sure you know the reasons behind falls in old age so you can take measures to reduce the risk.
While for older women being emotionally close to their partner is associated with higher enjoyment, for older men sexual activity improves well-being, says a study.
Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre launched the Geriatric Clinic in Mumbai, in order to address the needs of the senior citizens. This will help them to improve their overall well-being.
Mr V Thiyagarajan, MD, India Home Health Care tells us how to select home health care
Older adults who are frail are twice more likely to experience delirium following surgery
With age, you tend to lose strength and mass in leg muscles reveals a study.
Older people who follow a Mediterranean diet had a lower risk of becoming frail
Oral health problems are linked to greater risks of developing frailty in older adults.
Are you suffering from Alzheimer's Disease? You may be a patient of Type 3 diabetes
These myths can pose various health risks.
Please read and share if you care for your parents, family and relatives.
While Kerala has the highest population of senior citizens in India, it is set to increase to 20% in the next decade.
Men who live for 100 years are more healthy than women their age
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