Chronic Health Conditions

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): a common condition for older men. BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland that often occurs as men age. As the prostate grows, it … Read more

Managing urinary incontinence in seniors. Urinary incontinence is the accidental loss of urine — anything from occasional dribbles to full bladder leakage. It’s common among both older women and men … Read more

Hearing loss in seniors: understanding the causes and treatment options. Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis, is a slow and gradual loss of hearing, especially high-pitched sounds. It often starts with … Read more

Vision loss in seniors: understanding cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. Age-related vision problems are incredibly common. Cataracts cause clouded vision, glaucoma damages the optic nerve due to high eye pressure, … Read more

How anxiety disorders affect senior health and well-being. Anxiety disorders involve persistent, excessive worry or fear that can interfere with daily life. Generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias are all … Read more

Depression in older adults: recognizing and addressing mental health. Depression isn’t just “feeling sad” — it’s a medical condition that affects mood, energy, sleep, appetite, and even physical health. In … Read more

Understanding sleep apnea and its impact on seniors. Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep, often due to relaxed throat muscles blocking the airway. … Read more

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and its effects on senior health. CKD happens when your kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood. It’s often … Read more

Arthritis in seniors: managing osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Arthritis refers to inflammation or degeneration of the joints. The most common type in seniors is osteoarthritis, which is caused by wear … Read more

Alzheimer’s disease: a growing concern among seniors. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia — a progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to … Read more