Marlo Sollitto
Contributing Writer
Marlo assists with the journalistic direction of AgingCare.com, researching and writing articles on all aspects of elder care. Serving as a contributing editor since AgingCare.com’s inception in 2007, her primary goal is to provide family caregivers with quality information that is engaging, informative and supportive.
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Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis that occurs in older people. It erodes cartilage in joints, leaving bones to rub against each other. Learn more about osteoarthritis and how to treat it.
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. The symptoms of RA include pain, stiffness, warmth, redness, and swelling of the affected joints.
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Seniors suffer daily with pain and disability from arthritis. Rest, exercise, eating a healthy, well-balanced diet, and learning the right way to use and protect the joints are key to living with any kind of arthritis.
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Major depression is a serious but treatable condition. These are the four most effective depression treatment options that doctors recommend for seniors who are experiencing mental health issues.
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If you think your elderly parent is depressed, don't ignore the problem. Here are some ways family and friends can help a depressed person.
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Certain risk factors can increase the chances that a person will get diabetes. Some risk factors can be eliminated, while others cannot.
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Type 2 is the most prevalent form of diabetes, and the one that impacts older people the most. It is often referred to as "sugar."
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Does your parent have diabetes? Explore the testing procedures used to diagnose diabetes and the best methods for controlling blood sugar levels once diagnosed.
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Caring for an elderly parent with incontinence can be challenging. Start by understanding the four main kinds of incontinence: stress incontinence, urge incontinence, overflow and functional incontinence.
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Under a doctor's care, incontinence can be treated and often cured. Today there are more treatments for urinary incontinence than ever before.
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Anxiety can be a normal reaction to stress, but when a senior’s fears, worries and coping mechanisms negatively affect their daily activities, relationships and quality of life, it crosses over into a serious mental health condition.
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Testing blood sugar, or blood glucose level, helps manage diabetes and reduce the risk of having long-term complications.
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When excess earwax accumulates in the ear canal, it can harden, causing a blockage and even hearing loss. There are methods of earwax removal that can be done at home, but some seniors may need the help of a medical professional.
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These products can help people who are hard of hearing to hear better and communicate more effectively.
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Pre-diabetes indicates blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. Anyone diagnosed as pre-diabetic is more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
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When the kidneys fail, treatment is needed to replace the work of your failed kidneys. Dialysis is a treatment process that cleans the body of unwanted toxins, waste products and excess fluids.
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Cancer begins in cells, the building blocks of our body. Any normal cell can turn into cancer.
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Lung cancer kills more people than any other form of cancer. Learn the risk factors, signs and symptoms of lung disease as well as the the types and stages of the disease.
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Sleep apnea is a dangerous condition that causes people to stop breathing while they sleep.
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Glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy are the four most common eye conditions among people over age 65. Learn about symptoms and preventive measures you can take to help preserve your vision.