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Home Safety Tips for Living Independently

geriatric home safety tips for living independently and preventing accidents from UT Health East Texas

Living independently is a luxury many of us enjoy even into our later years. Of course the freedom of living at home does come with several possible risks, which are even more pronounced as we age. However, there are many ways to add safety features to your home and to prepare for any potential accidents.

If you are a senior living at home or have a loved one who is, follow these tips to create a safe environment throughout the whole home.

 

Light it Up

Keeping rooms and walkways well-lit is a big part of home safety. For rooms, make sure...

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Mythbusting Colon Cancer

UT Health's Dr. Julian Deese discusses the top myths surrounding colon cancer

Dr. Julian Deese, board-certified gastroenterologist at UT Health Pittsburg, has heard a thousand patient questions and noticed a lot of misinformation floats around when it comes to colon cancer. Since having accurate information can significantly impact your health journey, Dr. Deese has compiled a list of the top colon cancer myths so you can make the best choices for you and your family.

 

Myth #1

Colon cancer is not preventable.

Truth: A...

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Sleepless Nights of the Elderly

Dr. Emad Shoukry details the issue of insomnia in the geriatric community

Getting a good night’s rest is connected to a person’s overall health and well-being, which is why insomnia can be so disruptive. One group that is hit especially hard by this condition is the geriatric population. Dr. Emad Shoukry, gerontologist at the UT Health North Campus Tyler, shares more about this issue and ways to treat insomnia.

 

 

Insomnia is a common problem in the geriatric population (people ages 65 and older). Its assessment requires getting a detailed history, usually from the...

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How a Bedtime Routine Can Help Develop Healthy Kids

Dr Tiffany Hill explains how sleep impacts a child's overall health and wellbeing

What do koalas and human infants have in common? They all sleep up to 17 hours per day. As children grow older they don’t need quite as much sleep as Australia’s favorite animal, but it still plays a critical role in their development.

 

The Importance of Children Catching Those Zs

It’s true that both children and adults need to get enough sleep or else it can have a negative ripple effect on their health, but for children the need is even more pronounced. “Infants, children and teens need more sleep because of their increased mental and physical growth,”...

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Update Your Grocery List to Prevent Chronic Conditions

Dr. Sarah Kuruvilla teaches you how simple lifestyle swaps can prevent chronic conditions

Nutrition can play a big role in preventing chronic conditions such as type two diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. “Several chronic conditions are related to diet,” says Dr. Sarah Kuruvilla, Assistant Professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler. “Common conditions include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and gout. When uncontrolled, some of these diseases can cause an increased risk of heart attacks or strokes.” While some risk factors such as gender and ethnicity are...

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Endometriosis: The Painful, Hard to Diagnose Condition

Dr. McCain explains what endometriosis is and how it can be treated

Endometriosis is a condition that affects millions of women, often causing extreme pain and, in some cases, infertility. Even though this serious condition is fairly common, it is often difficult to diagnose, leaving many women suffering for years.

Dr. Francine McCain, board-certified OB-GYN, shares more information on how to diagnose and treat endometriosis.

A Painful Disorder

Endometriosis is an often painful disorder in which tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus...

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How to Detect and Talk About Teen Dating Violence

Violence in a relationship does not only happen during adulthood, but can be present in teenage relationships. “Teen dating violence can come in many forms,” UT Health licensed counselor Jennifer Peoples says. “When most people hear the word violence they think of something physical occurring.  However, relationship violence can also consist of emotional abuse, which is very subtle in nature, and sometimes very difficult to identify.” Abuse can start small with name calling, but escalate over time, happening in...

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Staying Heart Healthy All Year

Learn what small changes can improve your heart health

Focusing on keeping your heart healthy is a good way to make sure you stay healthy overall, as good practices for your heart involve everything from sleep to diet to regular checkups. Since heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women, taking care to incorporate good habits will benefit you your whole life.

 

Start by Giving Up the Bad

A lot of daily activities can affect our hearts, but it can be hard to start new habits even if we know how good they will be for us in the long run. If you do find it difficult to pick up new...

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Convergent Procedure Could be the Best of Both Worlds for AFib Patients

Read about the new hybrid procedure for persistent atrial fibrillation patients

More than 2.7 million Americans live with a heart condition called atrial fibrillation (AFib). This serious condition can lead to blood clots, causing heart attacks or strokes. Dr. Andrea Cooley, a cardiothoracic surgeon at UT Health Tyler, confronts this condition daily in the hospital and has been performing the most advanced procedures to help those in East Texas.

Dr. Cooley explores below what atrial fibrillation is, how it can be treated and the most advanced technology being used at...

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The Power of Knowing Your Heart's Health - MyHeart First Screenings

Seven screenings at UT Health East texas give a clear picture of your heart's health

A big part of staying healthy overall is making sure your heart is taken care of. If your heart is looked after through a commitment to a low sodium, low fat diet and stimulated with enough invigorating exercise, you’ll feel the benefits throughout your entire body. Of course, it’s also important to have your physician check your blood pressure and cholesterol regularly, but what about other tests? To get a complete picture of your heart’s health and your potential risk for heart disease, UT Health has bundled seven tests together in the MyHeart First program.

MyHeart First is...

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