Elderly Falls

Elderly Falls Elderly Falls are Common Falls are very common among seniors 65 years and older. According to the CDC, “14 million or 1 in every 4 adults report falling every year.” As you age, the physical decline in your body’s capabilities puts you at risk for falls. Declines such as diminishing eyesight, weaker muscles, […]

Arthritis

Arthritis A BRIEF LOOK AT ARTHRITIS What is Arthritis? Arthritis is a painful joint condition caused by inflammation. Joints are where two bones connect; this connection facilitates movement. There are many variations of arthritis; over a hundred types have been identified. Three common types of arthritis are: – Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, is […]

High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure What is high blood pressure? Arteries carry blood from the heart to all parts of the body. Each heartbeat pumps blood into them. The force that moves blood within the walls of the arteries is called blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a disease in which the force of the blood’s […]