What is kidney failure? Kidney failure is a condition caused by the inability of the kidneys to adequately filter out toxins and other waste substances. One of the main functions of the kidneys is to purify the body. They do this by filtering the blood that reaches the kidneys. The blood contains toxic substances that […]
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Lowering Cholesterol in Older People: Cholesterol levels tend to increase as we age. In fact, high cholesterol in older people is one of the issues that most concerns families, so in this article we talk about it and what we must do to get senior citizens to reduce it. Cholesterol is one of the fundamental […]
Although it may seem, in principle, that multiple sclerosis is a disease that arises only in young people, this is not the case. More than 10% of the affected people are over 65 years old, What is Multiple Sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis is a degenerative disease of the nervous system that affects the brain and spinal […]
Dysphagia in senior citizens. This illness can occur at any age, but dysphagia in senior citizens. is greater. In fact, one out of every four senior citizens suffers from it. What is Dysphagia? The difficulty or impossibility of swallowing solid and/or liquid foods is called dysphagia. Based on this definition, the person who suffers it […]
Fibromyalgia symptoms and treatment. Fibromyalgia is one of the most common rheumatological diseases and has been growing in our society in recent years. In fact, recent studies determine that this disease has an incidence rate of more than 5 new cases per thousand inhabitants per year, being especially prevalent in the case of women. In […]
What is diabetes? Diabetes in senior citizens. Diabetes, also called diabetes mellitus, is a disease caused by malfunctioning of the pancreas, which results in increased levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood. It is a chronic disease that can affect, in the medium and long term, different parts of a senior citizens body, accelerating their […]
Most Common Intolerances Among older people. Older adults are more likely to suffer from digestive problems. These can be due to multiple causes, including the development of food intolerance. If we notice that older adults feel discomfort after eating certain foods, it is possible that we are facing a food intolerance. In this article, Nomenial […]
Caring for the skin of older adults. Skin changes are one of the most apparent signs of aging. In fact, over 90% of older people suffer from some skin disorder. In this article, Nomenial explains more. The skin has many functions, including: The ability to perceive touch, pain, and pressure thanks to the nerve receptors […]
What is CFS? Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a disorder that affects multiple parts of the body, with the patient experiencing persistent severe fatigue. Although chronic fatigue syndrome does not shorten life, it does limit it. CFS can seriously alter the routine of a person who suffers it. They are often unable to perform daily […]
What is Senile Dementia? Senile dementia is a set of symptoms that affect the cognitive capacities, causing damage in the development of the routine of the person who suffers them. Causes and types of senile dementia Dementia can be caused by many different diseases, which are classified into the following types of dementia: Progressive and […]