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Parkinson's disease causes a number of difficult physical symptoms, but it can also affect your mental health. Around half of people with Parkinson's disease experience depression, which can make fighting the neurological illness even harder. If you or a loved one has Parkinson's disease, you...
Your retirement years can be a great opportunity to discover new places and spend more time in your community. If you have agoraphobia, though, you may have an immensely difficult time going out in public. Agoraphobia is a fairly common phobia in seniors, and it...
It's no secret that your emotional state can impact your physical health. Your brain and your body are so closely linked that stressful or emotional events may manifest in physical symptoms. One example of this is stress-induced cardiomyopathy, or broken heart syndrome. Like its name suggests,...
Some decline in cognitive functioning is normal with age, but if you or a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, the changes can be more severe. Dementia's symptoms vary from person to person, but the condition generally causes memory loss, confusion, difficulty with language, and...
With age comes an increased risk of health problems, and unfortunately, many older adults find themselves facing a cancer diagnosis. Cancer is an umbrella term for a wide range of illnesses, and the prognosis can vary based on a number of circumstances. Some seniors who...
While there are plenty of ways to actively improve or maintain your physical health, in some situations, chronic pain is inevitable. Older adults are especially likely to struggle with chronic pain due to their increased risk of arthritis, neuropathy, acute injuries, and other health issues....
Losing a spouse is one of the most painful and life-changing experiences anyone can go through. You've shared your whole life with someone, and all of a sudden, you have to go on without them. This can affect every moment of your day and can...
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental health condition that can affect almost every aspect of your life. When treated with therapy and medication, most people with bipolar disorder find that their symptoms are manageable and that the condition doesn't get in the way of their...
Age-related memory loss is a common experience for older adults. As you age, you might notice that you forget your keys more frequently or that it takes a little longer to remember the names of people or places. Elderly adults often attribute these instances of...
Although many older adults are able to continue living healthy and independent lives, certain cognitive changes are fairly common with age. As you get older, you might notice that you're more forgetful than you used to be or that it takes you a little longer...