Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia in adults over 65 years of age. This progressive brain disorder can cause memory loss and deteriorated thinking and language skills. Changes in behavior are also common. It’s one of the top 10 leading causes of death in the … [Read more...]

Polypharmacy: it’s a fancy word for when someone is prescribed more than one medication by their doctor for their health conditions. We now have thousands of medications available for potentially life-threatening medical problems. As a result, the average American’s life … [Read more...]

Older adults can expect to experience a few age-related changes in their lifetime including problems with the teeth and gums. They may not be as concerned about the color of their braces or how much money the tooth fairy gives out anymore, but avoiding poor dental health in older … [Read more...]

Dentures are an alternative many older adults utilize after tooth loss. If you or someone you love has lost some teeth over the years, you’re not alone. Did you know that 23% of older adults in Arkansas have had all their teeth extracted? As one of the top states for tooth loss … [Read more...]

Tooth loss used to be inevitable. Today, advances in technology and dental care allow us to keep our teeth longer than our ancestors ever did. But, longer-lasting, natural teeth means more risk for tooth decay. Dental caries or cavities is the leading cause of tooth loss in the … [Read more...]