Skip to content
Healthy Aging Hub

:

Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

5 min

Can sickle cell disease transition to adulthood?: A Comprehensive Guide

Thanks to significant medical advancements, over 95% of children with sickle cell disease (SCD) now survive into adulthood, transforming it from a pediatric illness into a lifelong condition. This critical juncture, however, presents unique challenges that require careful planning to ensure continuous, high-quality care as a person ages.

Read Healthy Aging
4 min

Does sickle cell worsen with age? Understanding the long-term impact

Thanks to advancements in treatment, individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) are living longer, with median survival now extending well into adulthood. This increased longevity makes understanding the disease's progression over time more critical than ever, leading many to ask: does sickle cell worsen with age? The answer is complex, involving shifts in symptoms and cumulative organ damage.

Read Healthy Aging
5 min

How does sickle cell anemia progress over time?

Sickle cell disease is a progressive condition that can lead to multiple organ damage over a person's lifetime, with about 50% to 60% of adults having end-organ disease by their 30s. Understanding how does sickle cell anemia progress over time is essential for effective, proactive management and improved long-term outcomes for those living with the disorder.

Read Healthy Aging
4 min

Can you grow old with sickle cells?

While historical data once suggested a limited lifespan, advancements in medical care have significantly increased the life expectancy for individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD), allowing more people to grow old with sickle cells. This has shifted the focus toward managing chronic health complications associated with the disease into adulthood and beyond.

Read Healthy Aging