About 140,000 people are diagnosed with colorectal cancer and about 50,000 people with this cancer die each year. Most of these cases occur in adults older than 50. We want to shed some light onto this cancer and hopefully provide some insight for those who have...
Arthritis is a debilitating disease that affects the joints. With over 100 different types of arthritis, the most common ones we hear about are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Symptoms of arthritis include stiffness in joints, pain during movement, fatigue,...
Many seniors suffer with chronic pain, yet because of the changes in their body due to age, this population is much more vulnerable to side effects and overdosing according to the NIH. Therefore, it is a challenge to help manage pain in the elderly individuals,...
It goes without saying that daily exercise has many health benefits. However, exercise can be discouraging due to the many potential accidents like fear of falling or injury. There is a common misconception that as we age, exercise places too much pressure on our...
A “high burden caregiver” is someone who cares for an elderly loved one under complex circumstances that render them vulnerable to higher stress and strain. Included in this group of vulnerable caregivers are high-hour caregivers, older caregivers, and caregivers who...
