EXERCISES AND CARE FOR HAND PROBLEMS AS WE AGE

1)  Grip strength-One of the things elders often notice is the grip gets weaker. It could be due to various reasons, if it happens suddenly, it could be due to heart problems, diabetes or high blood pressure. Over time, when grip weakens, it could be due to brittle bones, arthritis or muscle loss. Simple exercise that can be done at home is to hold a tennis ball and squeeze as hard as possible from 3-15 seconds, relax and to repeat this 10 times daily with each hand. Or do 5 times in the morning with each hand and repeat in the evening. doing it regularly will help to improve your grip.

2) Tremors- Hands shaking is common for some after 50, but it could also be the effect of some medications- for mood stabilizers, seizures, migraine. Anxiety, stress, low blood sugar, exhaustion, too much caffeine can also cause hand tremors. An " active" tremor happens when you use both hands and " passive" tremor happens when hands are at rest.
An active tremor is usually harmless. Changing diet- less caffeine and changing life-style can help. A passive tremor is a more serious problem- brain tumour, or brain disease or Parkinson's. Consult your doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment.

3) Arthritis- inflames joints and is common in places where we had some sprains or fractures, even if they're treated. It may get worse as we age- with pain, swelling and loss of movements.
Your physician seeing your condition will recommend anti-inflammatory drugs or steroids which can ease pain and swelling for a long time. In some cases, splints to restrict the movement of the joints may help, but wearing them too long can lead to muscle loss.

4) Skin- as we age, we can see " liver spots"  or " age spots" due to exposure to Sun. Your skin ages and wrinkles, has less moisture, hence dry and itchy skin. Due to loss of loss tissues, veins are conspicuous. Protect your hands from harsh Sun's rays, by wearing cotton gloves, moisturizing lotions. Eat a healthy diet with plenty of vitamins, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids also can help keep your skin and nails healthy.

5) Bruising- When it’s on the back of your hands and arms, it  is known as “purpura.” A light knock can cause it, and it’s more common on thin, wrinkled, or sun-damaged older skin. You’re also more likely to bruise if you take drugs like aspirin or other blood thinners, or drink alcohol often. It starts as blotches of red that turn purple, then darken and fade. It doesn’t usually hurt, but it can last longer than a normal bruise, often a few weeks.

 6)Dupuytren's Contracture-This is when the tissue just under the skin of your hand gets unusually thick. It can cause your fingers -- most often the ring and pinky fingers -- to bend into your palm. You may get lumps or thick cords (like string) in your palm as well. It sometimes affects the top of your knuckles or the soles of your feet, too.

 For many people, a mild case doesn’t cause major problems or pain, and it may not get worse, so your doctor might take a wait-and-see approach. If it is causing problems, she may suggest a type of stimulation with needles, shots, or possibly surgery to give you more movement in your hands. Treatment doesn’t always fix it completely, though, and it sometimes comes back.

 this is only for your information, kindly take the advice of your doctor for medicines, exercises and so on. 
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