Aging Untold: Fatigue and brain fog may signal treatable condition
(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold, we look at why fatigue and brain fog may be more than “just aging,” including the often-missed condition of anemia.
We also explore “transfer trauma,” the emotional toll of moving an older loved one.
Plus, an inspiring story from Wisconsin: a man who built a backyard paradise to find peace and share joy after a difficult diagnosis.
Fatigue and brain fog in seniors may signal treatable condition — anemia
Symptoms including fatigue, weakness and brain fog could signal anemia.
It is a common but frequently overlooked condition in older adults.
Balance issues, shortness of breath or cravings for nonfood items such as dirt, clay or paper could also be signals.
Anemia is a symptom, not a diagnosis, Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said.
The Aging Untold experts have recommendations for testing and what you need to know.
Understanding transfer trauma when moving older adults
Moving an older adult can trigger transfer trauma, which can have an emotional and psychological toll.
While a typical move might cause anxiety, physical symptoms are associated with transfer trauma, according to the Aging Untold experts. They can include weight loss, inflammation, falls, confusion and disorientation.
Severe cases can trigger delirium, a hyperstate of confusion that is often misdiagnosed as the onset or worsening of dementia, Sam Cradduck, a gerontologist, said.
Transfer trauma can happen not only during permanent relocations, but also during hospital visits, vacations or rehabilitation stays.
The Aging Untold experts offer recommendations for what to do before the move happens and how to recognize and manage symptoms of transfer trauma. Read the full article here.
Breast cancer affects men despite common myth
Men can get breast cancer despite a common misconception that it’s a woman’s disease.
Men have small amounts of breast tissue behind each nipple, which is where most male breast cancer lumps develop, Dr. Christine Klassen, director of the Diagnostic Breast Clinic at Mayo Clinic, said.
A man’s risk of developing breast cancer is approximately one in 1,000.
Man builds backyard oasis after severe arthritis diagnosis
Dennis Nagan had just achieved his dream of coaching the Lawrence University women’s team when he felt something wasn’t right with his body.
Doctors diagnosed him with severe systemic rheumatoid arthritis, which destroys tendons and joints in the body and attacks the heart, lungs, eyes and other organs.
He said he had to give up coaching, working and most of his volunteering.
Then, one night he had a vision to build a pond, he said.
He has since transformed his yard into an oasis with water, sand and wildlife that might make visitors feel like they are in Florida rather than Wisconsin.
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