Symptoms Seniors Need To Watch For
Conditions to watch for in old age As our bodies age, they become susceptible to different types of illnesses and ailments than you are used to. It can be tough to identify all of the types of symptoms that you should be on the lookout for, so in this article, weve compiled information about some of the most important ailments to think about when entering old age.
Arthritis is one condition that tends to strike those older in age. It is a leading cause of disability in the United States, and it can affect many of your joints. In order to keep your body strong against arthritis, it is a good idea to get a good level of moderate exercise at least a few times a week.
Regular exercise will help you to gain flexibility while increasing your endurance. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in the United States, as well as many other industrialized nations. To that end, in old age, it is of the utmost importance that you maintain a heart-healthy lifestyle.
In order to do so, you should make sure that you get plenty of exercise while sticking to a good diet. Also, if youre a smoker, you should try to stop, as it is a major contributor to heart disease as well as several other debilitating conditions. Diabetes is another disease of concern to seniors.
Approximately twenty percent of all people aged sixty five and older have diabetes, so its important to know the symptoms that you may experience if you are becoming diabetic. If you find that you have to frequently urinate and you have an insatiable thirst, it might be a sign that you have diabetes.
People with diabetes can live perfectly normal lives when they are treated, so if you suspect that you have diabetes, be sure to speak to your doctor as soon as possible. While there is no cure for diabetes, there are plenty of different treatments available that make living with the disease much easier.
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Research needs to be done to find causes of Alzheimer's disease, psychiatric disorders, Parkinson's disease, and other common ailments suffered by aging adults. Scientists and researches are looking for ways to prevent or reduce risk causes or delay the onset of serious age related conditions.
Physical exercise is an important part of preventing early signs of aging and chronic illness.
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Cancer is another large problem for senior citizens. It is the number two killer in the United States, and there is no real way of preventing it. There are many different types of cancer that can affect you, and to that end, it is important to regularly visit your doctor just for check-ups in order to ensure that your body is functioning the way that it should.
One preventative measure that you can take to ward off cancer, however, is to ensure that you have a diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals. To that end, be sure to get plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, and if possible, supplement your diet with a multi-vitamin. Also, do your best to avoid carcinogenic compounds such as those found in cigarettes or in alcohol.
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If you know of a senior who you are concerned about their health, or safety, be sure to let them know. If they need to see a Doctor try to get them to go, sometimes just knowing someone else is concerned will be enough to encourage them to go. If they are stubborn about it, have other friends, or relatives talk to the person as well. |
As you can see, although there are many different diseases that you need to become concerned about when you grow older, the most potent means for dealing with them includes having a healthy diet and exercise. In addition to regular check-ups at the doctors office, its clear to see that it isnt too difficult to work towards maintaining your health in old age.
Healthy Aging Issues Today
09/05/2008
Cost of caring for aging parents could be next financial crisis (Louisiana Weekly)
Many people find themselves responsible for paying for the care of their parents as they age. But according to a just-released survey, these adult children of aging parents, known as family caregivers, are vastly unprepared.
Cost of caring for aging parents could be next financial crisis (Louisiana Weekly)
09/05/2008
Old before their time? Aging in flies under natural vs. laboratory conditions (PhysOrg)
Evolutionary studies of aging typically utilize small, short-lived animals (insects, worms, mice) under benign conditions - constant temperature and humidity, no parasites, superabundant food - in the laboratory. Oddly enough, very little is known about aging in such animals in their harsh, stressful natural environments. Could it be that these laboratory "guinea pigs" actually age much more ...
Old before their time? Aging in flies under natural vs. laboratory conditions (PhysOrg)
09/04/2008
Rapidly aging Japan faces yet another shortage: crematoriums (The Japan Times)
Japan's rapidly aging society is forecast to lead to shortfalls in young people, workers and tax revenues. Add to that another shortage: crematoriums. The number of people dying annually in Japan rose to 1.1 million in 2007, with nearly all of them cremated, according to the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry. Read the full story
Rapidly aging Japan faces yet another shortage: crematoriums (The Japan Times)
09/05/2008
Old before their time? Aging in flies under natural vs. laboratory conditions (PhysOrg)
Evolutionary studies of aging typically utilize small, short-lived animals (insects, worms, mice) under benign conditions - constant temperature and humidity, no parasites, superabundant food - in the laboratory. Oddly enough, very little is known about aging in such animals in their harsh, stressful natural environments. Could it be that these laboratory "guinea pigs" actually age much more ...
Old before their time? Aging in flies under natural vs. laboratory conditions (PhysOrg)
09/05/2008
Old before their time? Aging in flies under natural vs. laboratory conditions (EurekAlert!)
( University of Chicago Press Journals ) Evolutionary studies of aging use short-lived animals under laboratory conditions -- constant temperature and humidity, no parasites, superabundant food. Researchers identified individual stilt-legged flies in their harsh natural environments while simultaneously monitoring their cousins in the lab. In males, the rate of aging was as least two times ...
Old before their time? Aging in flies under natural vs. laboratory conditions (EurekAlert!)
09/05/2008
Vital Aging Network meets (Crookston Daily Times)
The Vital Aging Committee is an organized group of older adults who are concerned about aging in their community. This group is sponsored by the Minnesota Rural Health Association, the Land of the Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging, and the University of Minnesota.
Vital Aging Network meets (Crookston Daily Times)
09/04/2008
Aging Eastland Center getting mini makeover (Detroit Free Press)
Eastland Center in Harper Woods has had its share of ups and downs, like other aging malls around metro Detroit. While Eastland has struggled for its share of tenants, it appears to have turned the corner as it begins welcoming retailers to spaces that have been vacant for several years.
Aging Eastland Center getting mini makeover (Detroit Free Press)
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