Prescription Medication Misuse and Abuse Among Older Adults

Prescription Medication Misuse and Abuse Among Older Adults

Jun 13, 2023 | Health

Reading Time: 4 minutesPrescription medication misuse and abuse are growing public health problems among older adults; these problems are associated with many serious consequences, and often go unrecognized. Misuse of prescription medications, also referred to as...
Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Test

Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Test

Jun 11, 2023 | Health

Reading Time: 4 minutesEditor’s Note: For a family caregiver, the health of the person they care for is a primary factor in the amount and type of help that they need. You may also be at risk for developing health problems due to family history, stress, and...
Diabetes in Older People

Diabetes in Older People

Jun 9, 2023 | Health

Reading Time: 6 minutesDiabetes is a serious disease, and it affects many older adults. People get diabetes when their blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. The good news is that you can take steps to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes, which is the most...
June is Elder Abuse Month

June is Elder Abuse Month

Jun 1, 2023 | Health, Safety

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe abuse of older people, also known as elder abuse, is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. This...
11 Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

11 Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

May 31, 2023 | Health

Reading Time: 3 minutesHere are 11 ways to keep your kidneys healthy! Don’t Overdo Certain Medications NSAIDs are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen and naproxen. They can damage your kidneys if you take too many at once or take them too often. And...

What are Benzodiazepines?

May 29, 2023 | Fact Sheets, Health

Reading Time: 2 minutesBenzodiazepines are depressants that produce sedation and hypnosis, relieve anxiety and muscle spasms, and reduce seizures. Download the DEA’s drug fact sheet about the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines (tranquilizers) – what...