How to Convince a Senior to Bathe and Practice Good Personal Hygiene
In our earlier blog, we have discussed the reasons why your elderly loved one may refuse to bathe or generally practice good personal hygiene. This can be due to many reasons, as stated in the article. The main idea is […]
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Why Do Some Seniors Refuse to Bathe and Practice Good Hygiene
You may remember your parents being reasonably clean and well-groomed, but now that they are aging, they have started to refuse showers, brush their teeth, or even wear fresh, clean clothes.
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Daily Oral Care Routine for Elderly with Dentures
Most people may think that with fewer teeth, especially for the elderly, keeping the mouth clean and healthy is easier. However, that’s not always true. In fact, people who have dentures, especially seniors, need to have very good oral hygiene […]
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Dentures: What Seniors Need to Know
Proper oral care is important for everyone, even for seniors who may have lost their teeth and are using dentures. In fact, proper care of the mouth is especially important for seniors with dentures.
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Hip Pain in Seniors: When Should You be Concerned
Many people over the age of 60 experience hip problems, particularly hip pain. Is this just a part of getting old? When should hip pain be cause for concern? Let’s find out.
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Early Onset Alzheimer’s: What You Should Know
Contrary to popular belief, Alzheimer’s is not just for the elderly. There are cases when younger people are affected by Alzheimer’s as well. This is called early-onset Alzheimer’s and can occur to people younger than 65 years old.
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The Three General Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease progresses slowly to the point that not many are even aware that they have it. Typically, it has three general stages, and different people get affected by it in different ways. The progression rate may also vary. Those […]
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Is is Just Memory Loss or Alzheimer’s? Watch Out for these 10 Signs
A lot of people would agree: memory loss seems to be part of aging. Oftentimes, people would joke about forgetting things and getting old. In fact, elderly people can attest that certain memory issues can become a problem, as it […]
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Is Your Elderly Parent Addicted to Alcohol?
As you get older, you metabolize alcohol differently as when you’re younger. Alcohol also has different effects on your body as you age, especially if you have other health conditions or are taking medication. For the elderly, too much alcohol […]
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5 Ways to Control Diabetes in Seniors
For elderly people who have diabetes, it’s important that their health is closely monitored. It is also best that they manage their condition holistically, making lifestyle and diet choices that can help avoid complications brought by diabetes.
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