Alzheimer's disease Part 2

Alzheimer's Disease: Causes and Risk Factors

Causes and risk factors

Reasons not fully understood

Scientists do not yet fully understand the causes of Alzheimer's disease. It is likely that the causes include a combination of, and lifestyle factors on the genetic environment. These factors affect each person differently.

Research shows that Alzheimer's disease causes changes in the brain years or even decades before the first symptoms appear, so that even people who seem free of the disease today may be at risk. Scientists develop sophisticated tests to help identify who is most likely to develop symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Ultimately, they hope to prevent or delay dementia in these high-risk individuals.

Alzheimer's disease part 1

What is Alzheimer's disease?

Alzheimer's is a brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and eventually the ability to perform the simplest tasks. It starts slowly and gets worse over time. Currently there is no cure.

the Rheumatoid Arthritis Part 2

Treatment

Most symptoms are treatable

Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis can help relieve     your pain, reduce  swelling, slow or help prevent joint damage, increase your ability to function and improve your sense of well-being.  
                                                           
Exercise and stress reduction
 
Exercise, medication and, in some cases, surgery are common treatments for rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Part 1

 

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis? 

 

An inflammatory autoimmune diseases

Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease that causes pain, swelling, stiffness and loss of function in the joints. It can cause mild to severe symptoms. Rheumatoid arthritis affects not only the joints, but can also attack the tissues of the skin, lungs, eyes and blood vessels. People with rheumatoid arthritis may feel sick, tired and sometimes feverish.

10 Tips for active seniors

Regular exercise can keep you fit and help you stay independent as you age. Other benefits may include faster recovery from illness, reduce the risk of chronic disease and better management of existing medical problems, such as osteoarthritis.... this means that we must believe in good health recovery

Great Sex Life For Seniors

Great Sex Life For Seniors

A good sex life for adults over 60 is largely dependent on health conditions and lifestyle. Young people generally have a hard time believing that their aging parents (or grandparents!) Could even be sexually active, the truth is that 5% of those considered over-the-hill feel that sex is only for younger. Having sex is important, even if the couple is greater than 60. Romance, intimacy and sex go hand in hand - most couples have sex at least once or three times per week. However, various health problems that often afflict this age group may contribute to the loss of sexual desire. 

Home health care for seniors

Home health care for seniors 

Home care is a great service that helps seniors live at home as long as possible. Much of the care that is provided in a nursing home long term can also be delivered to the home of the elderly. It is commonly used by the elderly who need to recover from an illness or injury. The care is generally provided by licensed, therapists and caregivers in home nursing.