The 5 Most Common Reasons Seniors Visit the Emergency Room

20% of emergency room visits each year are made by people 65 and older. The reasons for these visits range from injury to heart disease. Can you recognize the symptoms if you or a loved one need an ambulance for potentially life-saving treatment? Do You Need An Emergency Room? Let’s look at some of the most common reasons for emergency room visits among seniors. Chest Pain...
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5 Issues for Aging Eyes & What You Can Do About Them

Our eyes undergo significant changes as we get older. Aging eyes can spur weakness for vision. Recognizing and diagnosing symptoms early can keep our eyes healthy. While some issues can only be detected with an eye exam, there are many conditions that present symptoms that you can recognize and, with your eye doctor, work to treat. Issues for the Aging Eyes and What They Can Mean...
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3 Options for Replacing Adult Teeth

It's easy to remember the excitement of losing teeth when we were children. From that first wiggly tooth, waiting for it to fall out, and the thrill of waking up to a note or gift from the tooth fairy. But while losing teeth is a childhood rite of passage, losing teeth in adulthood can be upsetting and expensive. Losing adult teeth is often irreversible and can only be treated by getting your...
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A Healthy Smile Looks Great at Any Age

Good dental hygiene habits are important throughout your lifetime to maintain dental health and a healthy smile. As we age, certain oral health issues become require extra attention. How To Maintain A Lifelong Healthy Smile Although receding gums and tooth decay can occur at any age, dental professionals pay close attention to the natural wear and tear of their aging patients’...
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