Category Archives: Age related diseases
Are we any close to a cure for Parkinson’s?
Understanding and dealing with faecal incontinence
Free Hearing test for Old is Gold Store customers
Hearing issues are often neglected. And if not rectified in time, hearing problems can get worse, so much so that one might lose ones hearing completely.
We, at Old is Gold Store, understand the importance of preserving each of our …
15 Min Test to detect Alzheimer’s early
A team at Ohio State University has come up with a simple, self-administered 15-minute test that can help you spot early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
You can read the article in the Telegraph here.…
Varicose veins and stockings
5 steps to Happy Feet
A lot of senior citizens who come to our store complain of pain in their feet. While there could be several reasons for their pain, and it is best to approach the doctor for proper guidance and cure, one way …
A dollop of peanut butter is all it takes to test for Alzheimer’s
A University of Florida team is suggesting that there might be a real simple way to test for early stage Alzheimer’s – with a dollop of peanut butter and a ruler (scale).
Jennifer Stamps, a graduate student in the UF …
Actively managing joint pain in elders
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease or osteoarthrosis, is an age related disease caused by the aging and wear and tear on a joint. Basically, the cartilages, the tough and flexible …