Elderly

Falls syndrome in the elderly: prevention and remedies IMPORTANT: A fall in the elderly is not a banal accident. It is a medical signal requiring investigation. Statistically, one in three elderly over 65 falls at least once a year, and over 80 the figure reaches one in two. Hip fractures after falls have a 20-30% mortality in the first year and lead to loss of autonomy in half of survivors. Do not minimize. Every fall must be discussed with the doctor, who will investigate the cause (cardiovascular, neurological, visual, medication-related, musculoskeletal) and establish a prevention plan. Information in this article is adjunct to medical strategy. ...

Natural remedies for sarcopenia (muscle mass loss) Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength associated with aging, but also with sedentary living, chronic diseases, low protein nutrition. For a long time it was viewed as a “natural and inevitable” process, a simple consequence of passing years. Today medicine recognizes it as a standalone condition with its own diagnostic codes, with major impact on quality of life, independence and even mortality in people over 60. ...