Table of Content1 1. Avoid Social Isolation2 2. Reposition as Needed3 3. Give Frequent Bed Baths4 4. Allow Independence if Possible If your senior loved one has severe mobility issues or a debilitating illness, he or she may be bedbound. Caring for an elderly person who is unable to get out of bed poses many …
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Table of Content1 Maintain a Healthy Weight2 Decrease Salt Usage3 Exercise Regularly4 Find Ways to Decrease Stress5 Take Medication Regularly As your senior parent ages, his or her risk of developing high blood pressure increases. Often called “the silent killer” because it has no symptoms, untreated high blood pressure can lead to kidney problems, strokes, …
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Table of Content1 Public Bus & Train Systems2 Carpooling with Family Members & Friends3 Volunteer Drivers4 Transporting Networking Companies5 Professional Home Care Transportation Services Older adults may reach a point in their lives when they cannot drive. While the inability to drive often results from medication side effects, it could also be due to severe …
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Table of Content1 Spinal Disc Problems2 Leg-Related Injuries3 Stroke4 Peripheral Neuropathy5 Parkinson’s Disease6 Toxins7 An Inactive Lifestyle Leg weakness in older adults, whether it’s progressive in nature or sudden, is worrisome because it can increase the risk of falling. In fact, anywhere from 20–30 percent of seniors fall each year. Here’s a closer look at …
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Table of Content1 How Alzheimer’s Damages Neurons2 Types of Memory Affected3 Semantic Memory4 Procedural Memory5 Working Memory More than five million adults in the United States have Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s Association reports that the disorder is responsible for 60 to 80 percent of all dementia cases. Alzheimer’s disease damages neurons and progresses over time. The …
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Table of Content1 1. Mobility Impairment2 2. Cancer3 3. Chest Infections4 4. Myocardial Infarction5 5. COPD6 6. Diabetes7 7. Stroke Seniors have a higher risk of being readmitted to the hospital right after a visit than people of any other age. Certain diagnoses make it more likely for seniors to be readmitted because they’re either …
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Table of Content1 Exercise2 Eat Organic Whenever Possible3 Stick to a Plant-Based Diet4 Enjoy the Sunshine5 Get More CoQ106 Lower Stress Levels More than 1.5 million people in the United States have Parkinson’s, and this pervasive disease can impact almost every aspect of an individual’s health. While doctors haven’t come up with a permanent cure …
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Table of Content1 1. Create Safe Spaces for Your Loved One2 2. Get Rid of Dangerous Items3 3. Enhance the Lighting4 4. Stock the Refrigerator with Healthy Snacks5 5. Maintain a Strict Routine6 6. Schedule Activities Outside the Home7 7. Put Together a First Aid Kit Taking care of an older adult who has dementia …
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Table of Content1 1. Tooth Decay2 2. Gum Disease3 3. Oral Cancer4 4. Dry Mouth5 5. Tooth Loss Oral health conditions are very common among the elderly, and some of those health complications can be quite dangerous when left untreated. Here’s a closer look at five oral health issues many seniors face and some steps …
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Table of Content1 Sensory & Mobility Limitations2 Limited Financial Resources3 Poor Emotional Wellbeing4 Major Life Events The prevalence of social isolation among seniors is caused by a complex set of factors, ranging from mobility impairment to location. When seniors remain isolated for an extended time, it can have a lasting effect on psychological and physical …
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