During a hemorrhagic stroke, an artery in the brain bursts, blood spews out into the surrounding tissue.

Presbycusis is the loss of hearing that gradually occurs in most individuals as they grow older.

The death of a spouse is one of the single most traumatic losses anyone can experience no matter the age. As the grieving process progresses, there comes a time when a senior needs to plan for the future. Explore the grieving process and some tips for moving forward.

What is hematuria and should caregivers be concerned if their elderly parent has it?

Prostate glands tend to grow larger as men age. How do you know if you have prostate problems? There are many different medical tests that diagnose prostate problems in elderly men.

Making a person who is dying more comfortable and alleviating physical pain is an important priority for family caregivers. Physical comfort and pain management should be the focus of providing end of life care.

Early symptoms of kidney disease are subtle and can go unnoticed for many years. Delays in medical treatment could be fatal, so it’s important to catch the signs early to prevent permanent kidney damage.

Glaucoma is an eye disease that can damage the optic nerve and result in vision loss and blindness. With regular eye exams and early treatment, seniors can protect their eyes from glaucoma and vision loss.

Diabetes is the number one cause of chronic kidney (or renal) failure in the U.S.

Once you've successfully taken the steps to get a dementia patient to go to the doctor, use the following tips to have an efficient, effective doctor's appointment.

What types of foods should a person with heart disease eat...and what should they avoid?

When caring for a senior mom or dad's diet, caregivers should monitor cholesterol levels, as high levels of bad cholesterol can increase your elderly senior's risk for heart disease.

Does pain cause depression, or does depression cause pain? Many research studies have been conducted to analyze the connection.

Using wedges in shoes may not only reduce pain in the knees while walking, it may also slow the progression of knee osteoarthritis.

Nocturnal enuresis (the medical term for bed wetting) can be an embarrassing and messy issue for older adults, but there are several techniques and treatments that can be used to help remedy nighttime incontinence.

Health scams and unproven cures have been marketed for years. Sadly, seniors are often the target of such scams. Here are some tips for caregivers to help their aging parents avoid becoming the victim of miracle cures.

Make an elderly loved one's planned hospital stay less stressful by preparing for assessment, admission, treatment and discharge. Knowledge of the process and the role of everyone on the care team will lead to better health outcomes.

Advanced age and a compromised immune system can make seniors more susceptible to shingles, a disease that affects the nerves and causes a painful, blistering skin rash.

Blood clots can lead to stroke, heart attack, and other chronic heart conditions. Keeping an eye out for these symptoms can help to protect your loved one's health.

Also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. Learn the signs, symptoms and treatments for COPD.