During Hospital Recovery, Elderly Patients Are at High Risk of Getting Worse In theory, patients should find healing and recovery at the hospital. Sadly, elderly patients stand a high risk their condition(s) worsening during the hospital recovery period, as many elderly patients who come to the hospital for treatment of an acute medical illness become
read moreThings to Have the Doctor Check After an Aging Person Falls
Things to Have the Doctor Check After an Aging Person Falls When an elderly person falls, it’s definitely cause for concern. Even if they aren’t injured, a fall can be a sign of a more serious condition such as dehydration or vertigo. For that reason, if your loved one experiences a fall, you’ll want to
read moreAnticoagulant Drugs are Being Prescribed against Safety Advice
Anticoagulant Drugs are Being Prescribed against Safety Advice Anticoagulants, also known as blood thinners, are drugs used for preventing blood clots. They’re commonly prescribed for elderly patients who have a high risk of stroke; unfortunately, anticoagulants significantly increase a patient’s risk for certain injuries. Since they reduce blood clots, they can also lead to bleeding
read more