The Importance of Social Connections for Elderly Nigerians
What is the best way to go about creating these connections? Obviously, the first step is to extend a hand. Don't be hesitant to make the first move, whether it's…
What is the best way to go about creating these connections? Obviously, the first step is to extend a hand. Don't be hesitant to make the first move, whether it's…
By Dr. Ebi Ofrey – CEO GeroCare Prostate cancer is a common concern for many senior men. It is a type of cancer that affects the prostate gland, which is…
It's important to note that normal forgetfulness is different from more serious conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, which can cause severe memory loss and other…
Dr. Uto Quotes "You know how life is, how the world goes now. Many of us don’t have the luxury to be with our loved ones 24/7, being able to…
It’s been a flurry of activities here at Gerocare since August. Your premier Geriatric Solutions platform in Nigeria! Five whole years of pioneering health tech for the elderly and largely…
Sleep patterns tend to change as we age. Most people find that aging makes falling asleep a little difficult. At night they wake up more often and early in the morning. Sleep is just as vital for your emotional and physical wellbeing as it was when you were younger. A good night’s sleep helps improve the attention and memory development, stimulates the body to restore the cell damage that happened during the day, and refreshes…
A new Chinese virus called Corona virus, a SARS virus descendant has affected hundreds of people since the outbreak started in December in Wuhan, China. Scientist Leo Poon, who decoded the virus for the very first time, believes it probably started in an animal and spread to people. Coronaviruses are a class of viruses that cause disease ranging from common cold to more extreme diseases such as the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It’s not clear how deadly the Wuhan coronavirus will be, but fatality rates are currently lower than both MERS and SARS.…
As you think about bringing exercise into your life, you can start by understanding the benefits exercise can provide. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that both women and men receive…
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) means that without financial hardship, people have access to the health care they need. It also helps drive better outcomes in terms of health and growth. Quality and affordable healthcare are the…
Happy New Year!!!! It is the beginning of a new decade and with it comes much hope and aspirations. Our health and parent’s health should be a major priority this…