5 Tips You Can Try at Home to Reduce Body Pain
One in three adults over the age of 65 is affected by body pain; often due to joint and back problems. According to the Statistics Department of Malaysia, the ageing population is growing quickly. The rising incidence of body aches and pain among the elderly population not only has a significant impact on our healthcare … Read more
The Prescription Dilemma – Navigating Polypharmacy in the Elderly
‘Medications? I have a lot, doctor.’ Puan Siti brings out a large transparent plastic bag, bigger than my face. It is filled with different packets of medications. White pills, yellow pills, blue pills- of all different shapes and sizes. One would think she was selling candy. She points to me ‘This big yellow pill – … Read more
Falls In Elderly
Stand Up and Walk I recently visited a 92-year-old lady. She copes with a moderate form of dementia and lives with a maid who is also her caretaker. 6 months ago, she slipped and fell, injuring her knee. Despite it being a minor fall with no broken bones or residual knee pain, she has been … Read more
Unusual Presentation of Common Disease in Elderly
I found him unconscious. I was called to see this 78-year-old man. He was diagnosed with dementia, but it did not hinder his daily activities prior. He was still able to walk, talk and even eat on his own. That day, his family found him unresponsive and unconscious. They called me, frantic and anxious. I … Read more
Insomnia in the Elderly
Counting Sheep ‘Aiya! I tried counting to 100, changing my pillow, and changing my sleeping positions, but I still could not fall asleep! It has been like this for the past few months. My neck is stiff and I have a headache. I am going crazy!’ Sound familiar? You are not alone. It is more … Read more
Help! I Can’t Swallow Properly
All you need to know about swallowing issues as you age, is how to catch signs early, and most importantly, what you can do about it. Difficulty swallowing, otherwise known as dysphagia, is a disorder that affects 10-33% of the elderly population. It stems from the Greek word dys (difficulty) and phagia (to eat). Swallowing … Read more
7 Food Habits to Adopt after 50 years old
‘Elderly Citizen’ is a term that comes with pride. We have tasted our fair share of salt. We have shed blood, sweat and tears. There comes a point where we want to slow down, enjoy family time, travel, or perhaps pick up a new hobby. As we look forward to the future, there might come … Read more
Why You Need A Typhoid Vaccination
The Typhoid Endemic According to the Malaysian Society of Infectious Diseases and Chemotherapy, typhoid has become endemic. Typhoid fever is a recurrent water and foodborne disease in this country. Studies have found that there are more incidence rates amongst the rural population than in urbanised areas. There are more reported typhoid cases in Kelantan and … Read more
All You Need to Know About Blood Screening
What Are Blood Tests? The fear of needles is real. Just the mere thought of the thin, metallic object pricking into the skin can make our hairs stand on end. Yet, it is one of the most useful and fundamental tools to assess one’s health. Let us dive a little deeper into blood testing. What … Read more
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