There’s nothing better than a tall, cold drink on a hot summer day, but when dysphagia in the elderly is a concern, this simple pleasure could be downright dangerous. Dysphagia – or trouble with swallowing – impacts millions of older adults, due to weakened mouth and/or throat muscles. Alzheimer’s, MS, cancer, and stroke are all […]
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We have known for a while that there are certain medications that enhance the chance of elderly falls. 20 years ago, just a little more than 50% of older adults were impacted by that risk; however presently, that number has increased dramatically – to a full 94% of seniors who are now in danger of
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It’s been more than a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began; a year of fear, loneliness, and isolation for many seniors. Physical distancing has eliminated the ability to provide the warmth and comfort of a hug and even an in-person smile in many cases. Yet humans are social creatures, and this diminished socialization has numerous
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It is easy to get caught up in the everyday tasks of caregiving for an older adult you love. There is a great deal to be done, and sometimes it’s just simpler and more efficient to do it all on your own, letting a loved one relax. After all, our elders have taken care of
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Although this season is typically viewed as the season of joy, for some older adults, the holidays are a period of intense unhappiness. Yearning for holidays past, despair over the loss of family and friends, and difficult changes to health can magnify during the holiday season, and it’s imperative to take steps to help senior
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With many aging parents taking several different prescriptions, and with doctors changing and adding dosages and medications to find out the ideal solutions, it is crucial to understand what to do with medication for elderly loved ones that is no longer needed or that has expired. There are several options: Check labels. The medication’s label
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Being a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia requires patience, empathy, and creativity, the capacity to step away from your own reasoning and logic and realize why particular dementia challenges are happening, and then to determine how to effectively manage them. That’s certainly the situation with a family member who
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Looking at the past several months, family caregivers have had to handle seemingly unsurmountable challenges connected with the care of the seniors they love. With COVID-19’s specific dangers to the elderly and those diagnosed with underlying health conditions, such as COPD, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and others that are common in seniors, families have struggled with
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While circus clowns and comedians may stir audiences to laughter over such stunts as slipping on a banana peel, there’s nothing funny about falling when it comes to older adults, who happen to be at a greater risk for serious injuries that could lead to a lengthy rehabilitation process. Not only that, but there’s a
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The COVID-19 pandemic has put many events on pause, including medical appointments and procedures. As a matter of fact, approximately half of all adults either canceled or put off routine health care and elective medical procedures since the coronavirus crisis began, leading medical professionals to grow worried about the consequences.
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