Thyroid Issues in the Elderly
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5 Things to Know about Your Thyroid
This endocrine gland plays a key role in regulating your energy levels, weight and moods. Is this tiny organ to blame for your fatigue, thinning hair or weight gain?
24 CommentsLeft Untreated, Low Thyroid Can Be Life-Threatening
Symptoms of low thyroid, or hypothyroidism are often dismissed as normal signs of aging: weight gain, fatigue, forgetfulness and loss of muscle mass. The symptoms may sound minor, but left untreated, low thyroid can be deadly.
3 CommentsAnemia in Seniors: What to Look for and How to Treat It
Fatigue, weakness and irritability are considered “normal” symptoms of aging, but these red flags may actually point to a serious underlying condition. Be aware of these signs and others that warrant a trip to the doctor and some blood work.
0 CommentsFingernails: 5 Signs That Point to Senior Health Problems
The condition of a senior’s fingernails can indicate the presence of medical issues like heart disease, thyroid issues and malnutrition, which can be especially serious in elderly individuals.
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Thyroid Questions
Is transferring to a new nursing home worth it?
10 AnswersNeedHelpWithMom Answered May 3, 2024My 86-year-old mother has been experiencing extreme chills in the evenings. Does anyone know what might cause this? We can’t get her warm.
23 AnswersKNance72 Replied Oct 14, 2023Options for mother-in-law with self-neglect due to lack of health care?
3 AnswersGeaton777 Replied Mar 2023Terminal thyroid cancer. Any advice?
3 AnswersAlvaDeer Answered Apr 2022
Thyroid Related Topics
- Care Decisions
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Diet & Nutrition
- Cognitive Decline
- Diabetes
- Burnout
- Cancer
- Memory Loss
- Mild Dementia
- Signs of Dementia
- Loss of Appetite
- Long-distance Caregiving
- New to Caregiving
- Dementia Behaviors
- Severe Dementia
- Chemotherapy
- Sandwich Generation
- Blood Sugar
- Elder Abuse
- Elder Law