When we think of mental hospitals, the first thing that comes to mind may be images of people in strait jackets, lots of yelling or flailing about, and a sense of general chaos. Thankfully, those rather scary images are no longer a reality in modern society. However, it can be important for us to know […]

Many people have a closet full of junk that they’d like to get rid of at some point, but sometimes our love of stuff can lead to a greater problem, such as hoarding. This can be especially true of elderly people, since they normally have a lot of things that, in their minds, have some […]

Depression is a different kind of sickness. It’s quiet and unseen, and almost unnoticeable unless you’re really paying attention. It can strike anyone of any age, gender, social class, or monetary status. However, with all the changes that happen in later life, such as retirement, death of loved ones, increased isolation, and medical problems, it […]

Pain from arthritis affects forty million people across the country every day. Arthritis is a disorder in the joints that features inflammation and, frequently, joint pain. There are different types of arthritis such as degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis), rheumatoid arthritis and gout, and while there isn’t a cure for many types of arthritis, the type of […]

Aphasia is a condition that takes away your ability to communicate, and may affect the ability to speak, write and understand language, both verbal and written. Normally, Aphasia happens after one has had a stroke or head injury, but it may also happen gradually due to a slow-growing brain tumor or disease which causes progressive […]

Multiple Sclerosis (also called MS) is a nerve disease that tends to peak in one’s senior years. It often begins earlier in life, however—normally between someone’s 20s and 40s—and often gets worse as time goes on. By the time a sufferer gets to their later years, the disease is often to a point where muscle […]

ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease), is a progressive neurodegenerative disease afflicting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Amyotrophic is a Greek word which translates to “no muscle nourishment.” Muscles atrophy, or waste away, when they don’t get nourished. Lateral identifies the areas in the spinal cord where […]

Celebrities like Michael J. Fox have brought more and more awareness to Parkinson’s disease. In this article we are going to discuss what Parkinson’s disease is, the symptoms that manifest with the disease, the diagnosis of the disease, and some of the ways to treat it. So first, the basics: Parkinson’s disease is a neurological […]

Whether to tell someone with dementia that a close relative or friend has passed away can be a tough decision. Perhaps you’ve been in just this same position yourself, and are struggling with what to do. Do you keep it quiet from your loved one with dementia, or do you say something and risk the […]

Many people know that Alzheimer’s is a condition that makes elderly people become forgetful. However, there’s a lot more to it, so let’s take this time and see exactly what the disease is and what can cause it. Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects memory, and in its beginning stages, the condition can make it […]