We wanted to share this article from GoodRX about common medications that CAUSE joint pain! If one of your medications is on the list, discuss it with your doctor.
RSV in Older Adults: Recognizing Risk Factors and Missed Opportunities for Vaccination
“Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is increasingly recognized as a major cause of respiratory illness in older adults, particularly those with chronic medical conditions or frailty. RSV poses a significant health burden, frequently causing hospitalizations, prolonged recovery, and, in some cases, serious complications.1″
A List of Drugs Linked to Dementia
“Dementia is a growing concern among many aging people in the U.S. — especially Alzheimer’s disease. And since treatment options for dementia are limited, prevention is key.
Dementia risk is tied to common things like diabetes, high blood pressure, and physical inactivity. But some common medications are associated with dementia risk, too. Here are four common drug classes linked to dementia, and what the research says about your risk.”
A Guide to the Most Important Health Screenings for Adults Over 65
When it comes to living a long and healthy life, finding and treating health conditions at an early stage is key. Alongside a healthy lifestyle and regular checkups, screening tests offer people the best chance to thrive at any age.
Here are the screening tests for older adults that are recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and other leading healthcare organizations.
May Is Stroke Awareness Month
Symptoms of a Stroke in Women vs MenMen and women who have strokes often feel similar symptoms of stroke such as face drooping, arm weakness and speech difficulty. Other common signs include problems seeing out of one or both eyes and balance or coordination problems.
But some signs of stroke in women can be subtle enough to be missed or brushed off. That can lead to delays in getting time-sensitive, lifesaving treatments.
Read this article to be aware of the symptoms! Share this article to educate your family and friends. Stroke treatments are time sensitive. The faster the person realizes what is happening the greater their chances for recovery.
Be aware!! Most often the stroke patient doesn’t know they are having a stroke. So you and the people around them need to recognize the symptoms and get help for them.
