What is Heart Disease?

What is Heart Disease?

Reading Time: 3 minutesHeart disease is caused by atherosclerosis (ath-uh-roh-skluh-roh-sis), which is the buildup of fatty deposits, or plaques, in the walls of the coronary arteries over many years. The coronary arteries surround the outside of the heart and supply...
Skin Tears in Older Adults

Skin Tears in Older Adults

Reading Time: 2 minutesSkin tears are painful wounds common in older adults whose skin has lost elasticity and become thinner. NOTE: Skin tears are a serious condition that can lead to hospitalization if untreated. Skin wounds should be assessed and treated as soon as...
Tips to Improve Circulation in Older Adults

Tips to Improve Circulation in Older Adults

Reading Time: 4 minutesLearn the signs, conditions that lead to poor circulation, and tips to improve circulation in older adults. Family caregivers play an important role in helping older adults identify potential issues and encourage healthy lifestyle changes. Even...
Problematic Internet Use (PIU) in Older Adults

Problematic Internet Use (PIU) in Older Adults

Reading Time: 3 minutesProblematic Internet Use (PIU) is a widespread phenomenon that is becoming increasingly prevalent in contemporary society and in older adults. There are many internet-based activities which, if over-used, can impede function and cause distress...
Foot Problems to Watch for in Aging Feet

Foot Problems to Watch for in Aging Feet

Reading Time: 7 minutesWhoever coined the phrase “you never know how sweet the water is until the well runs dry” could have been referring to foot problems that plague nearly one third of older adults.  Aging feet need special care as the risks for chronic foot...