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Unexpected accidents can be life changing for older adults, impacting their mobility and physical health. That's why fall prevention in the elderly is so important. While addressing the underlying cause of falls is the right course of action, a comprehensive fall prevention strategy is required to keep seniors protected and comfortable.

SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is a form of seasonal depression. If you notice you feel depressed during the winter months, but your symptoms go away in spring or summer, you may have SAD. An estimated four to six percent of people have winter depression, while an additional ten to twenty percent have mild SAD symptoms.

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder that can have a major impact on quality of life, and result in long-term consequences. Luckily, it can be treated and its complications can be managed with proper management.

Heartburn, acid reflux, and sharp pain after eating may be the result of a condition called GERD. If you have experienced these symptoms you don’t need to worry, since GERD can be managed through lifestyle changes and medications.

Caregiver burnout is a form of physical and mental drain can leave you feeling negative, frustrated, and resentful. Luckily, caregiver burnout—also called caregiver stress or caregiver stress syndrome—doesn’t last forever. If you take steps to prevent and treat it, burnout can resolve within a few weeks or months, allowing you to excel in your role once more.

Elderly loneliness is a major health concern, threatening feelings of unworthiness and leading to depression, reduced mobility, and other symptoms. While isolation and lack of companionship are the major causes of loneliness, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can trigger negative feelings as well.

Arthritis in the wrist is common in people with rheumatoid arthritis, but osteoarthritis and posttraumatic arthritis can also cause wrist joint inflammation. Although symptoms vary, most of them develop over time and can cause permanent joint damage.

Arthritis is not a specific disease, but a group of disorders affecting the joints, and it is characterized by inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and decreased mobility. These arthritis symptoms come and go, but will progress and worsen with time. Arthritis is more common among seniors and is the leading cause of disability in the geriatric population.

The best massage tools are a great way to bring the luxury of a professional massage conveniently into your own home. At Vive Health, we offer a wide range of different products that can ease the aching muscles of our customers, no matter what type of care they need.

Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin, is a type of B vitamin that is essential in the human diet. Vitamin B12 plays a role in DNA production, the functioning of the nerves and blood cells, immune health, and cell metabolism. People with B12 deficiency experience a type of anemia called megaloblastic anemia that causes fatigue, weakness, and dizziness.

Sleep apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders, affecting 22 million Americans, while an estimated 80 percent of cases remain undiagnosed. People with sleep apnea often experience daytime sleepiness, poor concentration, and medical conditions such as high blood pressure and heart disease.