Author name: Larissa Bläßen-Munoz

As they get older, many senior citizens have problems getting out of bed or their chair. This can be due to a lack of muscle strength, decreasing flexibility, pain or even occasional attacks of dizziness. This increases the fear of falling, especially if those affected have fallen before. When old people no longer want to get up, it is therefore rarely due to discomfort, but rather to insecurity, physical difficulties and a lack of confidence in their own ability. This all too often results in a vicious circle: if you get up less often, you move less. The cardiovascular system and back suffer as a result. In addition, the muscles are not used enough...

As she gets older, it becomes increasingly difficult to lose weight. All their efforts to lose at least a few kilos remain unsuccessful. But what is behind this and how can we break this vicious circle? There are several answers to this question. First and foremost, there are age-related changes that take place in the body. The body no longer reacts in the usual way and ignores your efforts to lose weight. To summarize, it essentially depends on three factors whether you put on more weight as you get older than you would like: your genetic predisposition, your physical activities and your diet. No need to bury your head in the sand...

Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disease that mostly affects people as they get older. The progression of osteoarthritis cannot be cured and the severity of the symptoms increases over the years. The changes in this wear and tear disease usually occur slowly and over many years. The natural regenerative capacity of the cartilage in the joints decreases. The protective cartilage gradually wears away, leading to pain, swelling and deformation of the joint. The affected joints sometimes hurt more and sometimes less, and may even restrict movement. Osteoarthritis in the fingers makes gripping difficult. Osteoarthritis in the knees and hips makes...

Although the vaccines effectively prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection, there is a breakthrough of COVID-19 cases. Scientific findings indicate that the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines is weaker or declines more quickly in certain groups of people. In order to continue to protect these particularly vulnerable groups from severe cases of COVID-19, a booster vaccination is recommended as a preventive health measure. A booster vaccination is given to people who have already received the status \"fully vaccinated\" but whose immune response to COVID-19 has been weakened after a period of several months since vaccination. The booster vaccination is an extension of the first vaccination series, i.e. for...

Almost everyone has used a walking aid at some point, even if it was just to play with crutches that belonged to someone else. As a result, most people think they know how to use these devices. However, there are some simple principles that make using a walker easier and safer. A walking aid - a rollator, crutches or cane - helps to compensate for a decrease in strength, range of motion, joint stability, coordination or endurance. It can also reduce the strain on a painful joint or limb. Using a walking aid can help make you safer in your daily activities.

What are the causes of balance problems in older people? Balance problems are one of the main reasons why older people often fall. They are often no longer able to control and maintain their body position, whether they are walking, climbing stairs, standing or even sitting still. Balance problems can be life-threatening for older people. They increase the risk of falling, which in turn increases the risk of fatal injuries in people over the age of 65. Here are some causes of balance problems in seniors Health problems Diseases such as stroke, ear infections, multiple sclerosis, arthritis and orthostatic hypotension can affect the balance of older people. Dehydration It can lead to...