Chronic Health Conditions

Living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in later years. COPD is a group of lung diseases — mainly chronic bronchitis and emphysema — that make it difficult to breathe. … Read more

Tackling obesity in seniors: health risks and solutions. Obesity is more than just a number on the scale — it’s defined as having excess body fat that can negatively affect … Read more

Osteoporosis in older adults: causes, risks, and prevention. Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become weak, porous, and fragile. It happens when the body loses too much bone, doesn’t make … Read more

High cholesterol (hyperlipidemia): risks and prevention for seniors. High cholesterol occurs when fatty deposits — especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol) — build up in your arteries, reducing or … Read more

The impact of type 2 diabetes on senior health. Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition where the body either resists the effects of insulin or doesn’t produce enough to … Read more

What you should know about atrial fibrillation (AFib) in seniors. AFib is a type of irregular heartbeat where the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat out of sync … Read more

Managing congestive heart failure (CHF) in senior populations. CHF doesn’t mean the heart has stopped working, but rather that it isn’t pumping blood as efficiently as it should. This causes … Read more

How Coronary artery disease (CAD) affects older adults. Coronary artery disease (CAD) occurs when plaque — a mix of cholesterol, fat, and other substances — builds up inside the coronary … Read more

Understanding hypertension high blood pressure in seniors. Hypertension or high blood pressure is a condition where the force of the blood pushing against the walls of your arteries is consistently … Read more