by Ashlyn Byrd | Nov 26, 2018 | Pruett Gerontology Center
In America today, more than 43 million adults are caregivers to parents, grandparents, spouses, and other older adults. This includes rides to the doctor and grocery store, feeding, bathing, dressing, and giving the person the proper medication. Caregiving can cause...
by Ashlyn Byrd | Nov 16, 2018 | Aging Resources
Macular degeneration is age-related and caused by damage to the macula. The macula is the small spot in the center of the retina. It can take a while to notice the symptoms of macular degeneration but as it progresses, a blurred area in the central line of vision...
by Ashlyn Byrd | Nov 14, 2018 | Aging Resources
Older Americans are more prone to dental issues but with proper care and treatment, the teeth can last a lifetime. Here are a few tips on how to maintain overall oral health: It is important to brush the teeth twice a day accompanied with flossing. Brushing throughout...
by Ashlyn Byrd | Nov 2, 2018 | Aging Resources
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...
by Ashlyn Byrd | Oct 31, 2018 | Aging Resources
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...
