Generally speaking, nutritional intervention is key in boosting a failing memory. Herbs and nutritional supplements are a great way to do this without the side effects of prescription drugs. There are several herbs that contain an outstanding array of phytonutrients to help you either curb forgetfulness or help maintain a healthy memory.
Urinary Incontinence (UI) is most common in women. The term urinary incontinence refers to a weakness or inability to control the flow of urine from the body. Approximately 10 percent of all women have regular incontinence, and nearly 20 percent of women over age 75 experience daily UI.
We live at a time when medicine has improved to a point where most Americans can expect to live to 80 years or more. That’s a 30 year increase from the beginning of the last century. The flip side of these medical advances is that many elders face some kind of chronic disability, and these disabilities often require care from a family member. The most common chronic situation afflicting older Americans are arthritis or declining hearing or vision–all of which require assistance to get through a normal day.
More family members are in a position of caretaker than ever before. Statistics show that, in the new millennium, providing care for a family member with a chronic illness or disability is becoming more and more common. Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia and memory loss are also adding to the caregiver burden. How stressful is it to deal with a loved one’s repeated questions, as well as dealing with moodiness, wandering, and incontinence?
