Seizures and Elderly
Seizures or medical term, epilepsy, is a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain. 3 Types of Seizures that can occur in the...
Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA) Stroke in Seniors
One neurological disorder that can occur is a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) or commonly known as a stroke. A stroke can occur at any age, but the risk increases over the age of 65. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), early action is...
Parkinson’s Dementia in Seniors
In simplest terms, Parkinson’s Dementia in Seniors “PD” is a central nervous system disorder than can affect movement, often involving tremors. These tremors can exhibit themselves in outer extremities such as legs and arms, or internally such as one’s...
Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Dementia in Seniors
According to the Alzheimer’s Association in 2018, 5.7 million Americans are living with AD. By 2050 that number is expected to rise to 14 million. “AD” Alzheimer’s Dementia in Seniors was first described in 1906, but it was not recognized as a common...