A popular social media meme holds that “growing old isn’t for sissies.” Plenty of older women would probably agree with that sentiment as they cope with age-related issues specific to their gender, su
Costs of Falls Among Older Adults
In 2013, the direct medical costs of older adult falls, adjusted for inflation, were $34 billion. With the population aging, both the number of falls and the costs to treat fall injuries are likely to
Hip Fractures Among Older Adults
Hip fractures are serious fall injuries that often result in long-term functional impairment, nursing home admission and increased mortality. As our population ages, the number of hip fractures is lik
Incontinence
While incontinence can occur to anyone, it is most common with older people as they continue to age over time. Urinary incontinence refers to when a person can no longer control the emptying of his or
The Truth About Menopause
(BPT) – Even in today’s information age, myths about menopause and women’s changing bodies abound and can take a huge toll on women. Half of women say their anxiety around menopause is caused by not k
Tips To Managing Caregiver Stress
One of the many struggles of becoming a caregiver for an aging relative is balancing the need of taking care of you while managing the responsibility of caring for someone else. The reality of elder c
Fibroids And Polyps: What Women Should Know About A Common Health Problem
(BPT) – Women might be surprised to know that most of them will develop fibroids or polyps as a health issue sometime in their lives. In fact, studies show that 70 percent of white women and 80 percen