Category: Safety

The Alzheimer’s Association released its 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, which provides an in-depth look at the latest statistics and information on Alzheimer’s prevalence, incidence, mortality, costs of care, and impact on caregivers in the United States and in California. The statistics show that the Alzheimer’s burden in the U.S. and our state continues to grow. Here are some key takeaways from the report:

Malnutrition is a serious health issue that affects the senior population. Malnutrition and unintentional weight loss in seniors can cause significant declines in health, resulting in:

The skin is a very important part of the body. The skin is the body’s largest organ that plays a critical role in regulating body temperature and protecting the body’s muscles, bones, and organs from infection and disease. As we age, our skin often becomes wrinkled, thinner, and loses fat, which can cause scratches, cuts, and bumps to take longer to heal.

California is battling several dangerous wildfires throughout the state. Does your senior parent live alone? Older adults are at an increased risk of dying in a fire, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. In 2015, seniors suffered 40 percent of all fire deaths, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.

As your parent ages, their number of doctor-prescribed prescriptions may increase. Managing multiple medications may become overwhelming or confusing for your senior parent. Follow the National Institute on Aging’s tips below to ensure that you and your aging parent manage their medications safely and effectively.

The skin helps to protect the body in many ways, as it acts as the body’s first line of defense against bacteria and other environmental hazards that can cause illness. As the human body ages, skin can become thinner and lose fat, which can cause the body to be at a higher risk for infection, as unhealthy skin can cause delays in healing from scratches and cuts, and can expose the body’s veins and bones. Do you or your senior parent experience the following signs and symptoms of unhealthy skin?