by Ashlyn Byrd | Jan 23, 2019 | Aging Resources
As you age, your heart works harder due to the stiffening of the arteries and blood vessels. These changes can increase blood pressure and put you at risk for cardiovascular disease. To promote heart health: Try exercising by walking or swimming. This will keep you at...
by Ashlyn Byrd | Jan 16, 2019 | Aging Resources
As we age, our immune system begins to not function as well compared to our younger years. As a result, our immune system does not respond as well, and we become sick faster and easier. Changes that can occur include: Vaccines may not work as well Slow body healing An...
by Ashlyn Byrd | Nov 9, 2018 | Aging Resources
The weather is getting colder which means it is flu and cold season! Over 60 percent of adults over the age of 65 are hospitalized due to the flu. Here are a few tips for preventing harmful illnesses: When going to the store, wipe off the handle of the grocery basket...
by Ashlyn Byrd | Nov 5, 2018 | Aging Resources
In people of all age groups, anxiety is highly prevalent. In older adults, stress can look different compared to younger adults. Anxiety in the elderly usually stems from worrying about illnesses or future social interactions. In older adults, many often feel secluded...
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...
