The US population of individuals aged 65 years or older is expected to more than double, from 43million to 92 million, by the year 2060. The prevalence of dementia and other cognitive impairments is also expected to increase incrementally. Normal aging is accompanied by alterations in brain structure and function, and associated cognitive changes. Some …
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Dizziness, vertigo, and disequilibrium are some of the most common symptoms reported by adults during their doctors’ visits. They are symptoms that can result from vestibular disorder—either peripheral vestibular disorder (a dysfunction of the balance organs of the inner ear) or central vestibular disorder (a dysfunction of one or more parts of the central nervous …
Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (dopaminergic) neurons in a specific area of the brain called substantia nigra. PD is the second-most common degenerative brain disorder affecting adults. (Alzheimer’s disease is the most common.) People of all ethnic groups can develop PD, but it occurs less among African American and Asian …
What is low-back pain (LBP)? Low-back pain is any type of pain or discomfort throughout the posterior (back) portion of your lower trunk area, extending down to your pelvis. Facts about LBP LBP is more common: • The older you get, LBP is one of the most frequently reported conditions affecting the adult population. Some …
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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), one out of three people who are sixty-five years or above have fallen at lease one time. Fall rates increase exponentially with age, unfortunately. Older adults, age eighty years or older, have a 50% chance of falling each year. Balance problems are, as you may know, one …
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