Cerebral small vessel disease is a very common condition among the elderly that affects the small vessels in your brain. The changes in your vascular system due to CSVD can cause abnormalities in your brain. Such abnormalities can be seen using neurological imaging...
If you suffer from frequent migraines, you may be wondering what ubrogepant (Ubrelvy®) is and how it can help. On December 23, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Ubrelvy (generic name ubrogepant - pronounced "yoo-bro-je-pant"), a prescription...
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Instability, frailty, the Geriatric Syndromes, and a gradual decline in functional reserve due to the aging process all take their toll when you get older. However, having these issues does not mean that you have to lose your independence. Powered lift chairs are the...
Skin abscesses and ulcers are both lesions. Lesions are abnormal changes observed on the skin. They are clearly different from the surrounding skin or tissue. Abscesses and ulcers can occur anywhere on or inside the body. For example, an abscess can form at the site...
According to an article published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, approximately 1 in 4 older adults 65 and over use a cane or a walker, and 1 in 9 reports using multiple devices. It is a fact that the use of canes and walkers increases with...
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Hyperglycemia vs Hypoglycemia It is normal for our blood sugar (glucose) levels to rise and fall throughout the day and night. Our sugar levels fluctuate based on physical activity, meal consumption, sleep, or diurnal activity. Normal blood glucose levels in people...
How do you assess pain in patients with dementia? As a healthcare professional, you understand the importance of assessing and managing pain in older persons. However, this can be particularly challenging for older persons with severe dementia, who may not be able to...
This Prevagen review exposes the questionable claims and history of this “memory” supplement. Over 1000 adverse events were not reported.