Self-Neglect in the Elderly: When Should You Step In?
The older population is vulnerable to many kinds of threats such as abuse and neglect. However they, too, can be a threat to themselves in the form of self-neglect. In this article, we will discuss what self-neglect in the elderly, […]
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10 Signs an Elderly Loved One Needs Help
Do you suspect that your elderly loved one needs help that can only be provided by professional caregivers of facilities? Read on to find out. As people age, there are many mental and physical changes that occur. Over time, these […]
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Top Questions to Ask When Choosing a Nursing Home
Choosing a nursing home facility for yourself or a loved one needs careful consideration. With many options available today, you may be wondering which one is the best choice. After all, you wouldn’t want to end up choosing any nursing […]
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Communication Tips for Older People Who are Hard of Hearing
Hearing loss can make an older person feel neglected. It can cause feelings of loneliness and isolation. Also, it can increase their risk of falls, depression, and even dementia. You may notice that your loved one who is hard of […]
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How to Convince Seniors to Get COVID-19 Vaccines
So many countries all over the world are ramping up and accelerating efforts to get their population vaccinated. Everywhere, people are lining up to get their shots, looking forward to getting back to normal life, or some semblance of it. […]
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10 Important Things in Providing Elder Care
As people age, many things change. For one, general hygiene maintenance and accomplishing what used to be mundane daily routines, seem more difficult. They may need help and, in particular, elder care.However, it can get challenging to convince seniors to […]
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Depression in Older Adults: Recognize the Signs
Depression can happen to us as we age. Depression in older adults may often be ignored, minimized, and come unrecognized. Here are some ways on how you can spot the signs of depression in older adults, especially for your family […]
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Malnutrition in Seniors: What You Can Do About It
There is such a thing called hidden hunger and it’s prevalent in seniors who suffer malnutrition. Imagine being hungry and not getting the food that you need. And imaging not being able to get it. That is hidden hunger. And […]
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Summer and Heat Stress Safety Tips for Seniors
As the mercury climbs and we bear the brunt of summer, it’s important to take note of these heat stress safety tips for seniors to keep them safe and cool. The summer heat is here, and while this may sound […]
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Watch Out: What Does a Heart Attack Look Like?
Most of us may have an idea about what someone suffering from a heart attack looks like. Pretty much, most of us will see in the movies a person clutching at their hearts, having a strong, abrupt pain in their […]
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