A famous American actor, Gene Hackman, and his spouse, Betsy Arakawa, a well-known classical pianist, were recently found dead in their...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , dementia is most common in people over 65, though it is not a normal part of aging....

High sugar consumption, leading to hyperglycemia, and accelerated aging, have a lot more in common than most people think. It’s no...

Introduction Diabetes is a long-term disease characterised by elevated levels of blood sugar (1) . There are two main types of diabetes:...

Sarcopenia and Age-Related Muscle Loss   The ability to lead an active lifestyle throughout the aging process is a significant...

What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a metabolic bone disease that results in a reduction of bone mass and deterioration of bone...

Alzheimer's disease is a brain disorder that causes the brain to shrink and brain cells to die. It slowly destroys memory, thinking,...

Image by Freepik Aging often brings with it some health issues that must be addressed.  Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in...

Pain is a common, yet often under-recognized symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). It affects approximately 40-80% of patients and can...

Caring for People with Alzheimer's Disease Caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease requires a compassionate, patient, and...

Q1: Why is fall prevention important for older adults? A1: Fall prevention is crucial because falls can lead to severe injuries, such as...

Introduction Once upon a time, in a lab filled with crackling electricity and bubbling potions, Dr. Frankenstein performed his infamous...

Palliative care is a special type of medical support aimed at easing pain and other symptoms linked with serious illnesses. It helps in...

Falls among older adults have increased in the past few years. The Centers for Disease Control reports that approximately 36 million...

A different way to treat patients with Parkinson's disease—completely pharmaceutical free! What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s...

Dementia, a decline in thought and memory, becomes more common as people age, especially after 65. Cardiovascular diseases, conditions...

Introduction The rate of dementia diagnoses has noticeably increased in recent years (Luo et al., 2023; Tsolaki et al., 2022). The cause...

In recent years, the Canadian government has moved for the expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), which was set to be initiated...

Momentarily forgetting why you walked into a room or struggling to find the right word are common experiences for many people—and they’re...

The importance of mobility in the health and well-being of the elderly cannot be overstated. Maintaining an active and mobile lifestyle,...