In this section you will find information on common diseases and conditions that affect older adults.
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Diseases and conditions articles & info
Elderly Depression Facts: How to Help an Elderly Person With Depression
This recent infographic on elderly depression facts and how to help an elderly person with depression was prepared by Juno Medical. Elderly depression is estimated to be the leading cause of health …
Senior Depression How to Help
Senior depression often can go undetected. Many times the signs are seen as symptoms of other conditions such as Alzheimer’s or dementia, general aging changes and social/emotional changes due to …
Elderly Depression Treatment
Elderly depression treatment can be difficult. Anyone can develop elderly depression, and seniors have an increased chance the longer they age. Some elderly people may experience life changes such as …
Elderly Depression Causes
Elderly depression causes many issues for older adults. The chance for depression increases as we age. Aging can deliver physical, financial, spiritual and mental challenges some of which may be …
Urinary incontinence among older adults
Urinary incontinence affects 13 million people in America, mostly older adults. Urinary incontinence is when urine leaks from the bladder involuntarily. It means that the bladder is unable to prevent …