What Are the Effects of Influenza on the Elderly?
Each year, influenza infects hundreds of thousands of people throughout the country. While the flu impacts people of all ages, it can be life-threatening for senior citizens and other vulnerable people. As reported by The Washington Post, the 2017-2018 flu was a record-breaking season — 80,000 were killed by influenza. Early signs suggest that 2018-2019 […]
What is Sarcopenia and is it Preventable?
Sarcopenia is the reduction of muscle mass that adults experience in middle and old age. Although it can begin as young as 50 or so, the muscle loss becomes more rapid at any point from age 65 to 85. Sarcopenia is often what causes older adults to become frail and more likely to fall and […]
What Is Colon Cancer?
Even if you do not know much about the colon or its functions within the human body, you probably realize that any type of cancer can be serious. Though it is curable when caught early, treatment can be extremely challenging and it takes its toll on the patient. The recovery period may be extensive, so […]
Helping the Elderly Cope with Dysphasia
Dysphasia is a language disorder characterized by difficulty expressing thoughts verbally. When an individual experiences dysphasia, he or she can face difficulty speaking, reading, writing, and gesturing to communicate with others. This can make it extremely difficult for the individual to manage day-to-day tasks, sometimes to the point of inhibiting his or her ability to […]
The Difference Between Delirium and Other Forms of Mental Illness in the Elderly
As we age, we become more susceptible to a variety of physical and mental health conditions. Many of these conditions have symptoms that overlap with each other, which can make it difficult for individuals facing these conditions and their caregivers to identify their actual conditions and provide appropriate care. If you recognize symptoms of delirium […]
What Is Vascular Dementia?
Though vascular dementia is rare, afflicting less than 200,000 people in the US every year, it is a serious type of brain damage that primarily affects older adults. The most extreme symptoms are memory loss and confusion, which means many patients must rely upon others for daily tasks of living. Fortunately, free home healthcare services […]
What is Osteoporosis?
The skeletal system is the infrastructure of the human body, so there are extensive implications when bone is weakened by osteoporosis. Though it is a disease that can be prevented and treated through early intervention, there is still the possibility that you could require assistance. Our free home healthcare services are available to help you or […]
Why the Immune System Slows Down in the Elderly and How to Slow Its Effects
As people age, there is a common conception that their immune system often ages with them. While this is true in many cases, it can also be a misconception, as there are many ways the elderly can stimulate their immune systems and help to fight off diseases longer in an otherwise healthy body. At UEW […]
Difference Between Ionizing and Non-Ionizing Radiation
We are surrounded and bombarded by radiation every day. Radiation is what heats up the earth, allows us to listen to the radio, and make calls or Skype and Snapchat on our phones. Most of the radiation that we are exposed to is not actually harmful, but some substances and materials that give off radiation […]
What is Pancreatic Cancer and How Is It Caused by Radiation Exposure?
Pancreatic cancer is the 4th most deadly cancer in the US. It is often very aggressive and difficult to treat because the symptoms that indicate pancreatic cancer or general pancreatic failure are late-onset, meaning that by the time pancreatic cancer is caught by a healthcare professional, the cancer has most likely exacerbated and has spread […]