Healthy People 2010
2010!! Wow, it seems like just the other day, we were talking about Y2K. I’ve decided that 2010 is not just going to be another year for me, it’s going to be a destination. It will be like finally getting to go on that long awaited trip. While on this trip, I intend to have [...]
HIV/AIDS in Older Adults…Part II
Last week, we talked about the global statistics of HIV/AIDS and learned that 15% of all newly diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases are in those 50 and older. We also learned that the virus that causes HIV can cause dementia and the virus and/or drugs used to treat it can cause osteoporosis and osteonecrosis as well as [...]
HIV and AIDS in Older Adults… Part I
A goal of The Aging Suite is to help educate people about health issues and topics that impact the aging population. One such topic is HIV/AIDS. Thanks to improved medications, today people with HIV/AIDS have longer life expectancies. However, as they age, the virus can impact various systems in the body, affecting their functioning at [...]
Non slip pot handle grip
December 7, 2009 by admin
Filed under Technology in the suite
Picture Source: MaxiAids.com
Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage in the arms, hands, legs, and feet and can be a complication of HIV and diabetes. Symptoms can include: Numbness or tingling in the hands. These symptoms can make simple daily activities, such as cooking more challenging. All of us need to be careful that we don’t burn [...]
