Without proper oxygen, cell metabolism and tissue regeneration are not optimal. Some illnesses require that people have some assistance with oxygenating their bodies, and this is where oxygen concentrators play a vital role.
Lymphedema occurs when there is a localized accumulation of excess lymphatic fluid resulting from an obstruction of venous vessels. This causes painful swelling of the soft tissues in the limbs, which could lead to open sores and infection.
It is a fact of life that as we age so does our bodies. We can fight gravity to an extent but our organs also age on the inside. One organ affected by age is our eyes. Usually in you 40s people who have never worn glasses find out that they need them for reading or driving. People who drive at all hours of the day and night with no problem suddenly encounter problems driving at night. Objects are fuzzy, whether far away or close up. These are some of the problems that our vision can cause us as we age.
Adult diapers are vital for these people to enable them to maintain their dignity and somehow live normal lives. Additionally, some pregnant women wear adult diapers at some point in their pregnancy when the baby in their womb would press down on their bladder causing a discharge.
In this aging podcast, Sally Smith talks with Dr. Lotta Granholm, the Center on Aging Director. Dr. Granholm discusses food products thought to be effective in battling dementia, focusing on antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries, strawberries, green vegetables, and potatoes. She identifies her own diet to illustrate important foods to consume and emphasizes the need for variety.
As a senior, you may have to deal with a condition that leaves you dependent on others for your daily mobility. If you are disabled in some way, you can still achieve optimum health through physical activity.
