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...
Alcoholism is not the only cause of liver damage, but it receives the most media attention for cirrhosis. Other types of liver damage, such as hepatitis, can be induced by painkillers and fever medicine. Certain types of drugs such as birth control pills, steroids,...
