It's never too late to make better choices for yourself and your health. The following articles feature information on common senior health issues and how to take steps now to protect your health in the future.
The Dangers of Blood Clots: What Seniors Should Know
Blood clots are common among senior adults, and present themselves in different ways. Some of them can cause permanent damage to the body, but many can be treated successfully and decrease the chances of them returning.
5 of the Most Common Senior Health Issues and Prevention Tips
As an older adult, you are at greater risk of developing a variety of senior health issues. Let’s take a look at some of the most common ones for people aged 65 and older.
After the incredible success of last year’s tournament, we are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Birdies for Bethesda Golf Tournament on April 22 at Topgolf in Chesterfield!
All proceeds from the tournament help ensure that residents who have outlived their financial resources will always have a safe and welcoming home at Bethesda.
Early Signs of Mental Health Struggles and Illness in Seniors
The most common mental struggles seniors experience include anxiety, severe cognitive impairment, and mood disorders (such as depression or bipolar disorder). Therefore, it is essential that senior adults, their family members and caregivers learn about the risk factors, symptoms and when to seek senior mental health services.
Our bodies continually break down and rebuild bone. Over time, our bones can become less dense and more prone to breaking. Most people don’t realize they have weak bones until they break. Each year, 1.5 million suffer a fracture due to weakness or disease in their bones. Which is why it is never too late to work on preventing osteoporosis.
Understanding how your heart changes with age can help you better manage its health. This is particularly important for senior adults, because people 65 and older are much more likely to develop heart disease, the leading cause of death for men and women, or even suffer a heart attack or stroke.
The Bethesda team is always going the extra mile to provide the care that you or your loved ones deserve. Tell us what we’ve done well for you and how we can get even better!
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