Did you know that the 65-and-older group is expected to go from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060?
Such a large jump in this group has more people worried about senior health. Whether you’re in this group or you love someone in this group, you need to prepare for the golden years to make sure these years truly are the best years of your life.
Continue reading this article to learn more about senior health care and how to stay in good health.
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Vision & Hearing
Many people wear glasses when they are young, but as you age, it’s even more likely that you’ll need prescription glasses. Most people don’t get hearing aids until they are up in years, but some people still fight against it because they feel it makes them look old.
Have your eyes checked regularly and stay on top of your prescription glasses if you do wear them. Always keep the light in your home bright so your eyes don’t have to work too hard.
Doctors recommend having your hearing checked every three years even if you don’t have a noticeable difference in your hearing.
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Sexual Health
Many seniors are still sexually active but there are some challenges that come with aging. Many men have problems that require ED treatment and women have moisture issues that make it painful to have intercourse.
Talking about sex as a senior shouldn’t be embarrassing but sometimes the subject seems taboo. Find a doctor you can trust and make sure things are functioning properly and get any questions you have answered.
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Memory
Memory loss is one of the most terrifying things seniors deal with. It’s more than losing your car keys, it’s about losing important memories of friends and family.
Getting checked early can help combat against treatable causes for memory loss and other loss in brain function. Trying to ignore memory loss won’t work and could mean faster deterioration.
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Bladder Control Problems
As you age, you might notice that you lose control of your bladder when you sneeze, cough, or laugh. As you age, it may get worse, but there are things you can do to decrease these problems.
There are different types of incontinence and different reasons you might experience leakage. Speaking to a doctor to help you get to the root of the problem will allow you to start working on a solution.
It might be something as easy as adding kegel exercises into your routine or you might be dealing with a disease that causes this problem.
Wearing incontinence underwear might also help. It’s designed to provide added protection against any leaks or accidents. It’s made with a special material that absorbs and wicks away moisture, keeping the skin dry and comfortable
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Overweight and Obesity
If you are overweight or obese, you are at risk of many diseases and even sudden death. Working on getting to a healthy weight can help with many other problems you are dealing with.
Working with a nutritionist and a physical therapist could be a good move for seniors that want to take care of their health.
Taking Care of Senior Health
Taking care of senior health is a major issue that you can do something about if you’re properly prepared. Whether it’s for you, your parents or someone else you love, the information above will allow you to create the best health possible for seniors.
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