HEALTH CHALLENGES OF THE ELDERLY

 From mild aches and pains to the most devastating illnesses. Such as:

• Alzheimer's & Dementia. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting over 5 million people from the middle aged to the Senior citzens all over the World.
• Parkinson's Disease
• Incontinence
• Cancer
• Heart Disease
• Arthritis
• Vision & Eye Diseases.
• Diabetes
• Sleep disorder
• Depression
• Hearing loss
• Osteoporosis
• Lung diseases
  
  • Alzheimer's & Dementia
    Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting over 5 million people. There are other types of dementias, memory loss and impaired cognitive function that impact seniors.
    
  • Parkinson's Disease
    Parkinson's disease is a chronic, neurological disorder that affects nerve cells in the part of the brain that controls muscle movement.
    
  • Incontinence
    Incontinence, or loss of bladder control, can happen for a number of reasons. Whether it's temporary or chronic, it's unpleasant. It also can lead to emotional distress.
    
  • Cancer
    Cancer is a group of more than 100 diseases in which abnormal cells grow out of control, thereby invading other parts of the body. There were more than 1.5 million new cases of cancer reported every year.
    
  • Heart Disease
    Heart disease—whether it's a heart attack, stroke, cardiac arrest, high blood pressure, peripheral artery disease, or another cardiovascular condition—is the number one killer in America.
    
  • Arthritis
    Arthritis is a painful condition that can strike the spine, neck, back, shoulder, hands and wrists, hip, knee, ankle, and feet. It can be immobilizing, and it comes in many forms.
    
  • Vision & Eye Diseases
    Macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, presbyopia, and retinal disorders are just some eye diseases that can reduce a senior's ability to see well.
    
  • Diabetes
    Having high blood glucose levels is the hallmark of diabetes, a group of diseases that affects the body's ability to produce or use insulin correctly.
    
  • Sleep Disorders
    Sleep disorders—whether insomnia, sleep apnea, or movement disorders—all can rob elderly parents of needed sleep. Disruption in sleep patterns can lead to more problems than just making the elderly feel more fatigued.
    
  • Depression
    Depression is a serious medical illness. It’s more than just feeling "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a few days. It can be mild or so major that it's disabling and it can also be hard to recognize.
    
  • Hearing Loss
    About a third of Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 have hearing problems. That statistic increases with age. Yet only one in five people who could benefit from a hearing aid actually wears one.
    
  • Osteoporosis
    Osteoporosis is a condition that causes bones to break more easily and take longer to heal. As a result, even minor falls can land seniors in the hospital.
    
  • Lung Disease
    Lung diseases can diminish a senior's ability to breathe well. While many types of lung problems can be treated or prevented, they can be serious, with major complications.