Type 1 Diabetes Elderly
Diabetics who are under a lot of stress are more at risk for mental decline as they age, researchers have found. A Scottish study of 900 people found that those who had higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol had slower brain function than those who were less stressed. Experts say that managing cortisol levels in elderly diabetics may help preserve memory and brain functioning.
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Canes and Walkers for Elderly Diabetics
Reprinted with permission from Amy Tenderich of www.diabetesmine.com. It's just like I was saying the other day: elderly folks with... Read more »
Sleep: A Healthy Choice for the Elderly
May has been designated Older Americans Month. Established in 1963, Older Americans Month strives to promote the health and welfare... Read more »
Nutrition for the Elderly
Healthy eating and physical activity are important lifestyle habits for people of all ages and they are of particular importance for the... Read more »
Think Carefully About Long-Term Issues before Cohabitating with Your...
You're close with your parents and you see them needing help. You've watched their decline, but so far you've handled it and they've... Read more »
Treating Depression in Elderly Parents
She’s in her eighties and suffers from congestive heart failure and crippling arthritis, among other problems. She’s also been... Read more »
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Time in the sun may cut elderly's heart, diabetes risks
Researchers say spending more time in the sun may help elderly people cut their risk of heart disease and diabetes. Sun exposure helps the skin... Read more »
Type 2 diabetes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there are high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Type 2 diabetes is the most common... Read more »
Eldercare- Rest and Relaxation for Caregivers: How to Take and...
I get so many emails every day from caregivers who are so stressed out, often saying they’d love to take a break and get away for a little... Read more »
Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Deepens
Monday's New York Times article Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Deepens provides alarming statistics indicating that increases in diabetes... Read more »
Selenium Shields Men From Diabetes
Elderly men who have high levels of selenium in their body are less than half as likely to develop diabetes when compared to their peers. Selenium,... Read more »
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