The human body changes with the passing of the years. Above the age of 60-65, it enters the so-called old age, and thus the specific nature of health problems gradually changes.
The "Seniors at the centre of attention" campaign is a reliable source of knowledge for seniors, their relatives and carers. The highly educational message has been ensured through the support of eminent authorities who have tackled the subject from the perspective of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of individual diseases. The articles are available on the portal www.pacjentilekarz.pl
The campaign was held under the patronage of Głos Seniora - Dr Barbara Kotlinowska addressed the topic of neurological diseases, which affect a significant proportion of older people and affect their daily functioning.
The face of the campaign is Helena Norowicz, a model and actress who proves that beauty does not count the years. Her example shows that at a ripe old age it is possible to become a model and make your dreams come true.
THE CAMPAIGN ADDRESSES THE FOLLOWING THEMES:
ANGINA PECTORIS - WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF OPTIMAL PHARMACOTHERAPY?
Approximately 2 million people suffer from this disease in Poland. They are mainly middle-aged and elderly people. There are many reasons to diagnose and effectively treat angina.
Substantive support on this topic was provided by:
- Piotr Jankowski, MD, PhD, cardiologist, Head of the Department of Internal Medicine and Gerontocardiology, Medical Centre for Postgraduate Education, Warsaw, Poland
HYPERTENSION - EFFECTIVE BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROL REDUCES THE RISK OF STROKE
Excessively high blood pressure is worth lowering at any age. Even if the patient has not been treated before, he or she will also benefit in old age.
Substantive support on this topic was provided by:
- Aleksander Prejbisz, MD, PhD, Department of Hypertension, National Institute of Cardiology, Warsaw, President of the Polish Hypertension Society
DIABETES - THE ROLE OF MODERN TECHNOLOGY
If the patient uses mobile apps and does so sensibly, they facilitate self-monitoring, self-care. There is no doubt that mobile apps have greatly improved communication between patient and doctor.
Substantive support on this topic was provided by:
- Dorota Zozulńska-Zółlkiewicz, MD, PhD, Head of the Department of Diabetology and Internal Diseases, Poznań University of Medical Sciences, President of the Polish Diabetology Association
INFLUENZA VACCINATION
Vaccination is the simplest, cheapest and yet most effective form of flu prevention. It is extremely important for seniors.
Substantive support on this topic was provided by:
- Adam Antczak, MD, PhD, Head of the Department of General and Oncological Pulmonology, Medical University of Łódź
HEPARINS THE ANSWER TO THROMBOTIC PROBLEMS
Blood vessels are a kind of highway of the human body through which vital nutrients are transported. They are responsible not only for the proper blood supply to the body, but also for the delivery of the most important nutrients to every cell in the human body.
Substantive support on this topic was provided by:
- Col. dr n. med. Piotr Ligocki, Department of Internal Medicine, 10th Military Hospital with Policlinic SP ZOZ in Bydgoszcz
HOW TO PREVENT AND TREAT PRESSURE SORES?
Bedsores are a serious health problem for people who, due to illness or disability, spend most of their time in bed.
Substantive support on this topic was provided by:
- Urszula Jakubowska, M.Sc., nurse at the University Clinical Hospital in Białystok, Hospital Emergency Ward
The editors recommend reading all the articles that are part of the "Seniors at the centre of attention" campaign, available on the portal www.pacjentilekarz.pl