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Glaucoma in Seniors: Symptoms, treatments and Prevention

Glaucoma is an umbrella term used for a cluster of diseases that can damage your eye’s optic nerve. This damage can further lead to irreversible vision-related issues. In a few cases glaucoma can lead to total blindness.   Citing the Glaucoma week observed between 7th to 13th March, here is an attempt to shed more light on this blinding condition. Stay with us till the end of the blog as we give a complete round up of the glaucoma causes, glaucoma types, glaucoma treatment, best foods for eyesight and more.     What causes glaucoma?   The damage of the optic nerve. There are various types of glaucoma and all of them are linked to the damage of the optic nerve that connects and sends images to the brain. The aqueous humor, the eye fluid that is responsible to provide nutrition to the eyes and manages the eye pressure, flows through the mesh-like channel.   For unknown reasons this channel gets blocked or fails to pass the fluid as the eye starts producing more of it.   As a progressive

5 Reasons why elders should consider Gardening Therapy

The natural aging process has a profound impact on the lives of elders as it reduces their physical strength and mental capabilities making them slower. This transition is indeed challenging as the once vivacious, versatile and robust adult transforms into a senior citizen with a fragile body and demanding health conditions. The exploding senior population also calls for exploration of restorative settings and opportunities for keeping elders physically active without making them feel exhausted and bored. Gardening therapy is one such promising approach that includes both physical therapy and cognitive therapy naturally. It engages seniors with good exercise through enjoyable means in familiar surroundings and enhances the quality of their lives. Senior care facilities and home care providers encourage this activity for the well-being of elders. Healthabove60 , an exclusive geriatric provider of home care services supports the elderly clients holistically to stay healthy and indepen