Elderly
A natural part of the aging process, presbyopia is the medical name for age-related near vision problems.
Cardiac arrest is the loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness resulting from an electrical
Reduced vision, cataracts, and dry eyes are common issues of aging, but an additional condition associated
The term senile refers to the characteristics of advanced age. It is sometimes combined with the name
A Transient Ischemic Attack is a blockage of the flow of blood to the brain that lasts temporarily.
Everyone gets aches and pains, and when they don’t go away, we start to suspect that something is wrong.
A stroke is a medical emergency because it inhibits blood flow to the brain causing cellular death.
British medicine in the 18th century was characterized by the same kind of exploratory enthusiasm that
Sociopath and psychopath are two psychology terms made popular in today’s society through Hollywood films.
Facet arthropathy or facet arthritis is a disease of the facet joints in the spine. One of the most common
For many people, love is an incredible and life-affirming emotion that brings joy to their lives.
Respiratory acidosis occurs when improper lung function causes carbon dioxide to build up in the body.
Short-term memory is how your brain stores all of the information it has just received — everything from
Blood returns to the heart from the body through the right atrium. From there, it goes into the right
Sarcopenia or age-related muscle loss is a natural part of getting older. Because people are living longer
If we were to believe what we see in the movies and on TV, life practically ends after the age of 30.
Learning doesn’t have to stop after graduation or even retirement. Many seniors want to continue learning
Senior citizens face many problems in society. Two of the most significant issues are isolation and depression.