Today I want to get back to a concept that is at the heart of caring for our aging parents. It may be something that is familiar to many of you but I believe it is important to return to the basics. This may be especially helpful for the new additions to the Keep Mom […]
Low blood pressure in the elderly: Definition, causes, symptoms and how to prevent. DEFINITION OF LOW BLOOD PRESSURE Low blood pressure, also known as hypotension is defined as a blood pressure below 90/60 mm Hg. If either systolic blood pressure (top number) is below 90 mm Hg or the diastolic (bottom number) blood pressure is […]
Blood pressure tends to increase with age due to a variety of factors including structural changes to blood vessels. While this is “normal,” the guidelines about what is not a normal blood pressure by age no longer adjusts for those over 65 years old. This comes from a change in recommendations in 2015 by the […]
Navigating the healthcare system can be challenging, especially as the patient. If you or a loved one is seeing the difficulties, you may be asking what is a patient advocate and do I need one? WHAT IS A PATIENT ADVOCATE? A patient advocate is any person or organization that helps the patient navigate the healthcare […]
Symptoms of dehydration in the elderly to look for include: dry mouth, fatigue, muscle cramps, sunken eyes, reduced urine output, dark urine, low blood pressure, elevated heart rate, confusion and difficulty walking. The human body is up to 60% water in healthy adults. According to hydration for health, over the course of a normal lifespan, […]
I am a Doctor of Physical Therapy and have been working with the 70+ age group for over a decade. I will share my knowledge and experience to give you ideas to care for your aging parents. Read more >>
