Dementia is a group of symptoms involving impaired mental functions, including memory and reasoning. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause. According to the Cleveland Clinic, as many as 50 other known causes exist. These include stroke,...
Seniors slowly lose their sense of taste and smell, affecting how much they eat and what kind of food they choose. As you age, your body goes through changes that are triggered by both the aging process and those changes in nutrition, sleep and...
When an elderly relative does not want to eat, it can be emotionally distressing. No cause is identified in approximately 26 percent of cases, according to Evaluating and Treating Unintentional Weight Loss in the Elderly, published in 2002 in...
Living healthy may or may not add years to your life, but it can add life to your years. By taking control of the way you live, you can avoid many of the health pitfalls of age and manage ones that are unavoidable. The good news is it's never too...
While some people can tell you every detail of an experience that happened 30 years ago, they have trouble remembering what they had for breakfast that day. Short term memory is held in a section of the brain that is not supposed to remember...
Men can lose weight unexpectedly for a variety of reasons. However, when that weight loss is sudden or dramatic, it can be a cause for concern. If you have recently experienced sudden weight loss, see a physician immediately to obtain an accurate...
If you are elderly, getting the proper nutrition can be challenging for a variety of reasons. Inability to chew, lack of appetite and certain illnesses are all contributing factors to how much food you take in and the weight you maintain. If your...
Dizziness can occur at any age and most people have experienced it at some point. It causes a change in the sense of balance and disorientation in space. Symptoms of dizziness include loss of balance, spinning, unsteadiness, nausea or the feeling...
Regardless of your natural body type, you can lose weight and inches at age 40 and older, if you commit to common-sense, sustainable changes to your diet and make exercise a daily habit. This does not mean you must eat a vegan, raw food diet and...
A balanced diet is important for bone health at any age. The human body does not stop refreshing itself just because it's grown old. Because bone tissue continues to break down and rebuild throughout life, eating a balanced diet that meets the...
Malnutrition is caused by an overabundance or a deficit of nutrients in the diet, and starvation results from prolonged deprivation of essential nutrients. Malnutrition and starvation are common in the elderly, particularly among those living in...
