Poor Eyesight Causing Falls Among The Elderly
Those of us in the prime of life know what is like to experience deterioration in eyesight but vanity or denial can often put us off from dealing with the problem. Eyesight can change quite quickly and opticians (also known as an ophthalmic practitioner) recommend that our eyesight should be checked, as a minimum, every […]
Are You Stressed And Exhausted from Caregiving? What Can Help?
The number of elderly in America and the United Kingdom is rising at present and is set to do so for some time to come. The cost of looking after the elderly can be a problem for families and in addition there is a guilt factor about handing over the care of parents to third […]
Falling Could Be Due To Low Sodium Levels?
Low sodium levels can have a significant impact on the health and well being of elderly people. Underlying conditions along with low sodium levels could potentially cause health complications. The elderly need to be aware that taking certain medications can have an effect on an individual’s sodium levels, there are medications that cause the body […]