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Thousands of seniors wear compression stockings to help prevent or treat conditions such as edema, phlebitis, thrombosis, or diabetic foot problems. These conditions are not only painful, but they can also be life-threatening – even leading to cardiac collapse or pulmonary embolism.  Compression stockings boost blood circulation in the legs which helps prevent dangerous blood…

It’s common for people over the age of 65 to experience gradual vision deterioration. In fact, there are millions Americans living with some degree of visual impairment – and 65 percent of them are over the age of 50.  Some common vision changes that older adults experience are:  Difficultly seeing objects that are close Difficulty…

Shingles, or herpes zoster, is a common disease that is caused by the same virus as chickenpox. If you had chickenpox as a child, this virus can stay in your nerve cells and reactivate as shingles when you’re older. Approximately 50 percent of all cases of shingles in the United States occur in those who are…

High blood pressure, medically known as hypertension, is an unwanted condition that can cause damage to the body, lead to serious illnesses like a heart attack or stroke, and can even cause death if it isn’t treated.  Most people who have high blood pressure don’t have any symptoms and don’t even realize they have it…

You may be at a higher risk for having lower than normal bone density if you are a woman over the age of 65 or a man older than 70. Other common risk factors include the following conditions: Having had a previous bone fracture that was caused by a minor incident.  Rheumatoid arthritis Low body weight…

Hospice provides palliative care for terminally ill patients as well as support for family members. It focuses on providing comfort, pain relief, and quality of life services when curative care is no longer an option.  Enrolling in hospice is a very stressful undertaking for eligible patients and their families. That’s why it’s important to understand…

Prescription drug coverage is important to everyone, but Medicare beneficiaries are more prone to require medications due to age, illness, or injury. Original Medicare Parts A and B do not include prescription drug coverage, so many Medicare enrollees need to understand their options. Medigap, or Medicare Supplement plans, including Plan G, do not include prescription…

Hip replacement procedures are quite common in the United States. In 2020, surgeons performed 498,000 hip replacement procedures, and medical professionals estimate that by 2025 that number will increase to over 600,000 per year.  Your physician might suggest that you consider getting a hip replacement if you are in pain or have problems with mobility…

The ability to have emergency services on-call can be very comforting, especially if you have a medical condition and live alone. The emergency phone number 911 is the first step in getting help in an emergency, but if you’ve fallen and are unable to get to a phone to call for help, or you are…

Incontinence can be a frustrating and embarrassing medical issue. The cause of incontinence can come from a variety of sources, including bodily changes after pregnancy, bladder and kidney diseases, and disorders of the prostate in men. Symptoms of incontinence may include the inability to control urinary or bowel functions, urges to use the bathroom and…

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You may have heard about stem cells in the news over the past few decades, and more specifically, you may have heard about stem cell therapy. Stem cells serve as blank canvases from which specific cells can form. When a stem cell divides, it can form daughter cells which either become more stem cells or…