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Aphasia
Aphasia occurs when either a traumatic brain injury, brain tumor, or a stroke occurs affecting the language centers of the brain. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (2015), there are 180,000 cases annually. Aphasia is a...
Managing High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is highly prevalent in the U.S. population, whether old or young. Labeled as the “Silent Killer,” this disease usually does not come with symptoms; if it does, there are not many. It is estimated that one-third of the adults in the U.S. have been...
Presbycusis
Presbycusis is a gradual sensorineural hearing loss which starts exhibiting symptoms around the age of 50. This hearing loss is a result of the normal aging process but can be affected by outside causes, such as noise exposure. A sensorineural hearing loss is a result...
Preventing Falls
Cluttered Flooring Clear floor space and get rid of any unneeded things. These items can get in the way, or get caught on clothes, causing a trip or fall. Lighting It can be hard to see where to walk if there is not adequate lighting in the room. Make sure the house...
Medicare Specialist on Abilene Campus
Human Resources will have a Medicare expert on-campus in Abilene on Tuesday, October 30th, to help assist employees with questions related to Medicare. Employees who are nearing Medicare eligibility are encouraged to attend these informational sessions to learn the...
Simple Ways To Be Physically Active As You Age
By Haleigh Heath Exercise is very important in our daily lives, but it becomes even more important as we begin to age. Exercise is an easy way to decrease stress, and it helps with your health as well. For example, exercise can decrease the chances of getting a...
Why Everything You Think About Aging is Wrong
When you think about aging, what automatically comes to your mind? Is it decline in health, body, or mind? Why is it that aging is associated with such a negative meaning? Instead, revert your thinking by viewing aging as a positive change. It turns out that life does...
Signs of a Stroke
As you age, the likelihood of having a stroke increases. It is important to know the signs and symptoms of a stroke, especially as you or your loved ones age. Timing matters when a stroke happens and can increase your chances of survival when caught early. When in...
Importance Of Aging Well And Living Well And Ways In Which Area Agencies on Aging Can Get Involved In The Process
By Binoj Peter Aging is a natural phenomenon and a wonderful at one too. It can be celebrated and cherished. You become wise enough from your experiences to be a torch bearer to younger generations. It is also very important that you make wise choices in the process....
Depression in Older Adults
By Ashlyn Byrd Older adults in America have an increased risk of developing depression, but it an important fact that depression has nothing to do with the normal aging process. Older adults who are likely to develop depression usually have one or more chronic...