Chronic hepatitis C affects older populations in complex and often serious ways, impacting their overall health, liver function, and quality of life. As people age, the natural decline in immune system efficiency and the presence of other age-related health conditions…
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a condition that primarily affects aging adults, usually those over 50 years old. It causes inflammation in the muscles and joints, leading to a range of symptoms that can significantly impact daily life. The hallmark symptoms…
Seniors can reduce the risk of urinary retention by adopting a combination of lifestyle habits, medical management, and preventive strategies tailored to their unique health needs. Urinary retention, which is the inability to fully empty the bladder, can lead to…
Aging increases the risk of Hodgkin’s lymphoma relapse due to a combination of biological, immune, and treatment-related factors that become more pronounced as people grow older. The immune system naturally weakens with age, reducing its ability to detect and destroy…
Chronic bronchiectasis significantly impacts seniors’ lung health by causing persistent and progressive damage to the airways, leading to a cycle of inflammation, infection, and impaired lung function. This condition involves abnormal widening and scarring of the bronchial tubes—the passages that…
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD), often called peripheral artery disease (PAD) when it affects arteries, is a condition where blood flow to the limbs—especially the legs—is reduced due to narrowing or blockage of blood vessels. In older adults, recognizing the signs…
Age is a major risk factor for atrial flutter primarily because the heart undergoes structural and electrical changes as people grow older, which create a more favorable environment for abnormal heart rhythms to develop. Over time, the atria—the upper chambers…
Managing chronic acid reflux disease, especially for seniors, involves a combination of understanding the condition, making lifestyle adjustments, and using appropriate medical treatments. Acid reflux, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), happens when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus, causing…
Delirium in hospitalized older adults is a sudden and severe change in mental status characterized by confusion, disorientation, and difficulty with attention and memory. It is not a disease itself but rather a syndrome caused by various underlying factors that…
Chronic lymphedema profoundly affects mobility in seniors by causing persistent swelling, discomfort, and physical limitations that interfere with their ability to move freely and safely. This condition arises when the lymphatic system, responsible for draining excess fluid and waste from…