This paper reviews each of the common eye diseases, with an emphasis on AMD because of the recent advances in treatment.doi:10.1159/000066507HarveyPatricia T.S. Karger AGGerontologyHarvey PT.Common eye diseases of elderly people: identifying and treating causes of vision loss. Journal of ...
According to data from 15 county people's hospitals of 15 monitoring counties,we analyzed the differences in hospital stay,cost and reimbursement about 7 common diseases between elderly inpatients and average inpatients covered by NCMS,and inpatients covered by other medical insurance.Hospital stay of...
Some diseases that can lead to vascular disorders include: erosive pustular dermatosis and squamous cell cancer [3]. Proper education on risk factors and prevention measures associated with the formation of various ulcers can decrease the development of these disorders and complications seen when ...
Diabetes Diabetes is an incurable disease that occurs more notably in elderly people. It can be managed however, it’s just worth bearing in mind that in the USA,the cost of treating diabetes can be rather high. In fact, the average person spends at least $16,500 a year in getting the...
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Several chronic diseases may arise as you become older and this is not uncommon. Most people over the age of 60 will have a chronic disease, like hypertension (high blood pressure), diabetes mellitus and various other conditions. In fact it is estimated that in some nations this may be as...
While elderly people are more likely to experience pain than the general population, in many cases, they are undertreated. Safe pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain treatment options are available for the elderly. Bed rest and immobilization are a common consequence of many diseases and are ...
Common Diseases and Conditions of Seniors Common diseases seen in the elderly population can involve many organs in the body. Common diseases of the musculoskeletal system in seniors areosteoarthritis(inflammation of joints due to wear and tear),gout,osteoporosis(bone loss), and bone fractures. ...
Infectious diseases account for one third of all deaths in people 65 years and older. Early detection is more difficult in the elderly because the typical signs and symptoms, such as fever and leukocytosis, are frequently absent. A change in mental status or decline in function may be the onl...
Results Among the elderly,74.20% had at least one of the 5 common chronic diseases,and the prevalence of the diseases was higher in the female elderly(75.32%) than in the males(73.01%)(χ2=6.8866,P=0.0087)and the prevalence was higher in the urban elderly(75.76%) than in the rural ...