Elderly Archives

What steps should be taken to prevent falls among the elderly?Ask Hanna

It is estimated that each year, one out of three adults over the age of 65 is involved in an unintentional fall. To understand the seriousness of this, here are a few statistics from the Centers for Disease Control:

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What steps should be taken to prevent falls among the elderly?

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What should be done for osteopenia?Ask Hanna

Most people are aware that osteoporosis is a disease characterized by “thinning” of the bones. The reduced bone density in osteoporosis is associated with a susceptibility to fractures, especially of the hip and spine. In the U.S., it is estimated …

What should be done for osteopenia?

Could I be Depressed?Ask Hanna

The diagnosis of depression includes several subgroups including major depression, dysthymia and minor depression. Taking these three entities into consideration, it has been estimated that as many as one-in-five patients seen in primary care offices are depressed.
The diagnosis of …