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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Ageism: Elderly Discrimination and Why It’s Harmful
You may be familiar with racism and sexism, but not so much about ageism. What is it and why is it harmful to our elderly loved ones?
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The Value of Assisted Living versus Staying at Home
Coming to terms that your elderly loved one or aging parent needs to move to an assisted living facility or nursing home can be overwhelming. After all, it’s a big decision. However, if you’re one of those who are still […]
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10 Tips for Preventing Falls in the Elderly
For younger people, falls can often result to bumps and scratches. However, for elderly people, or your elderly parents, falls can cause a lot of damage. From broken wrists to brain injuries, health professionals can never caution us enough about […]
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Elderly Depression: What You Should Know
Find out more about elderly depression and what you can do if it happens to you or your aging loved ones. Depression in the elderly occurs more commonly than you think. Often, it’s those who suffer from age-related disabilities and […]
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How to Find a Good Nursing Home
Realizing that you, your partner, or a family member needs the care of a nursing home is a big deal. In fact, it’s a milestone that many people face. Now, the challenge lies in finding the right nursing home. Finding […]
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How to Talk to Your Elderly Loved One About Moving to a Facility
The time when an elderly loved one has to move to an elderly facility can be considered as a bittersweet milestone. It takes off the challenge of care from the family while allowing the senior to live a more independent […]
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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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