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Kidney Disease

Blood and urine tests can help a doctor tell if your elderly loved one is showing signs of kidney disease. It is often caused by high blood pressure, which is common among older people. Find out how to control the condition.

Articles About Kidney Disease
  • 10 Signs of Kidney Disease
    Kidney disease can lead to kidney failure, which causes death. Some people have kidney disease and don't even know it, because the symptoms can be subtle.
  • Dialysis for Kidney Failure
    When the kidneys fail, the final treatment option is dialysis.
  • Type 2 Diabetes: Kidney Complications
    Diabetes is the number one cause of chronic kidney (or renal) failure in the U.S.
  • Hematuria in the Elderly
    What is hematuria and should caregivers be concerned if their elderly parent has it?
  • High Blood Pressure in Seniors
    High blood pressure is called the silent killer because it usually has no symptoms. Your aging parents might not don't know they have it until they have trouble with their heart, brain, or kidneys.
  • Restless Leg Syndrome and Other Sleep Disorders
    Movement disorders, such as restless leg syndrome and periodic limb movement, make it very difficult for seniors to sleep.
  • Who is Eligible for Medicare?
    "Am I eligible for Medicare?" "Can my mom or dad get Medicare?" These are common questions among caregivers, and unfortunately there is no easy answer. You must meet certain criteria to qualify.
  • Diabetes and Oral Health
    Diabetes and high blood glucose levels can lead to gum disease and peritonitis. Left untreated, these conditions cause teeth to fall out.
  • Top 14 Antioxidant-Rich Foods For Super Health Benefits
    Doctors' list of top antioxidant rich foods that lead to many health benefits: prevent signs of aging, stop cancer and protect from free radicals that lead to many chronic conditions.
 

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