Food Allergy or Food Intolerance?
I feel sick after certain meals but not too sick?
Physical responses to certain food groups are quite common however, most of these responses are mostly caused by food intolerances versus true food allergies. By now you may be asking yourself “what’s the difference”? In fact both a food intolerance and allergy can often produce the same symptoms making them sometimes rather difficult to distinguish between the two however, the two do differ.
A real food allergy will cause the immune system to react in a way that may effect multiple organs of[…]
Use Aromatherapy to Reduce Stress
It is no secret that stress can be well….. stressful! Too much stress can start to reap negative effects on the body and this is why managing stress as we age, can become crucial to healthy aging. Seniors who are suffering from chronic stress will likely suffer from a decreased quality of life which could deteriorate their physical condition as well as create mental health problems. Avoiding stressors is easier said than done as there are many daily tasks which can elicit stress in seniors however, there are also many techniques and[…]
Some Disorders Produce Differing Symptoms in the Elderly
Some disorders are most common amongst older individuals while others are non age discriminatory however, it is important to note that the symptoms of the same disorder can express themselves differently amongst age groups and thus, vary in symptoms between individuals. Common symptoms of a disorder may lead to certain adverse effects in a younger individuals that are not exhibited or vary when expressed in an older individual. This occurrence can make it especially difficult to diagnose a problem amongst seniors as these varying symptoms may go unnoticed or often times deemed[…]
Some Disorders Produce Differing Symptoms in the Elderly
Some disorders are most common amongst older individuals while others are non age discriminatory however, it is important to note that the symptoms of the same disorder can express themselves differently amongst age groups and thus, vary in symptoms between individuals. Common symptoms of a disorder may lead to certain adverse effects in a younger individuals that are not exhibited or vary when expressed in an older individual. This occurrence can make it especially difficult to diagnose a problem amongst seniors as these varying symptoms may go unnoticed or often times deemed[…]
Being Cold Can Make you Sick
Did you know that being too cold can actually make you sick? This issue is especially prevalent amongst older seniors, as older adults tend to loose body heat at a more rapid pace in comparison to younger adults. Another factor to note is, as you age your ability to detect your bodies temperature begins to decrease, making it harder for seniors to realize the severity of how cold they may be. Being too cold becomes a serious problem when the body’s temperature becomes too low, putting one at risk for[…]
Halloween Can be Stressful for Your Elderly Neighbors
Things to Remember this Halloween
Halloween can be especially exciting for young children who enjoy dressing up in fun and spooky costumes while bouncing off the walls amidst a sugar rush however, it may not be as fun for your elderly neighbors. As this Halloween quickly approaches, it is important to remember that showing up at an elderly neighbors house dressed in costume and in a loud frenzy may cause anxiety for some, especially those seniors with limited mobility. While trick-or-treating this year please be considerate of all homes and keep in[…]
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