Aging + Health News

A new study in Current Geriatrics Reports states that norovirus is responsible for 10-20% of cases of elders who go to the hospital with a stomach bug. In the older adults that are hospitalized, 10-15% will die. For seniors, it is not “just a stomach bug.” Norovirus...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1 out of 6 Americans will have food poisoning each year. The elderly are unfortunately at a higher risk of eating contaminated food and have a harder time fighting off food poisoning. Learn more about food...

Septic shock sounds like a scary condition because it is. There are reported to be over 270,000 deaths each year in North America due to sepsis. If you are a caregiver for a parent or senior loved one who is concerned about this diagnosis, read the following tips on how to...

Last Updated: March 21, 2019 Infections are a leading cause of death in adults over 65. Learn more about the risks and warning signs for the most common infections in seniors. Most Common Infections in the Elderly Common infections like influenza and UTIs can happen to anyone,...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 out of 10 skilled nursing residents will have bedsores, also known as pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are hard to look at, can be painful and put our elderly parents and senior loved ones at risk for infection....

Last Updated: March 19, 2019 One in 10 Americans have diabetes and another 84 million adults in the United States are at high risk of developing the disease, according to Health.gov. One of the best ways for people with diabetes to lower their risk is to eat right and live a...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over 30.3 million adults have diabetes in the United States. There are three times as many adults with diabetes now as there were 20 years ago and the majority of people with diabetes are over the age of 45. As we age,...

Spring blooms can cause pollen allergies, but some common remedies can trigger problems in aging adults. Though these drugs are safe for younger people, older bodies metabolize them differently, sometimes leading to falls and even psychotic behavior. Learn more about the allergy...

Health care is something you can’t neglect, no matter how hard it is to find the money and time for caregivers and seniors to deal with it all. One solution that can make life a little easier, however, is turning to online health care for some of your needs. Learn more about how...

Approximately 1% of the population over the age of 65 will be hospitalized and need treatment because of a stomach bug. For many people, getting a stomach bug is just frustrating, but stomach bugs can lead to serious complications and hospitalization in the elderly, who are at a...