August 15, 2023
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Seniors and Sleep: How Much Sleep Do Older Adults Need?
Seniors and Sleep: How Much Sleep Do Older Adults Need? Seniors and Sleep | Many things change as we get older. Something that we don’t necessarily expect to change is how we sleep. In fact, 46% of adults 65 and older have trouble falling asleep and sleeping well through the night on a regular basis. […]
Pneumonia in Seniors: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
Pneumonia in Seniors: Causes, Treatments, and Prevention Pneumonia in Seniors | As we age, our body’s natural defenses become less reliable. As a result, seniors are more susceptible to infection – including pneumonia. Pneumonia is an infection that affects one or both lungs and can range from mild to severe. For some, pneumonia can be […]
Senior Care Activities for All Seasons
Senior Care Activities for All Seasons Senior Care Activities | At any age, our health and wellbeing are enhanced by regularly participating in the events and activities that bring purpose, hope and joy. For seniors, taking part in these activities can be more difficult, but it’s also more important to find a way to participate […]
What Seniors Can Do to Protect Themselves from Foodborne Illness
What Seniors Can Do to Protect Themselves from Foodborne Illness Protect Seniors from Foodborne Illness | A Growing Problem – It seems that there is a new recall on produce, poultry, dairy, or fish almost every week – not to mention reports of illness or hospitalization from contaminated food in restaurants. The threat of […]
Home Care: Communication Key for Optimal Results
Communication in the home care setting is one of the most effective tools for achieving the desired results. Home Care and Communication Key | Too often, miscommunication leads to further complications in either a hospital setting or in the home. Health care in the hospital can be very confusing for senior patients that are not […]
Diabetes Prevention and Care
Diabetes Prevention and Care | Diabetes is a condition that prevents someone’s body from properly processing sugars, leading to elevated blood sugar levels and negative health effects as a result. While diabetes has its own signs and symptoms, it can also make other conditions worse – conditions like heart and kidney disease. Having diabetes almost doubles […]
Six Ways to Help Seniors Prevent Dehydration
Preventing Dehydration in Seniors Help Seniors Prevent Dehydration; staying hydrated is important for maintaining health and keeping critical bodily functions working properly. This can be a challenge for some seniors because of changes that happen with age. Seniors may have a diminished ability to sense thirst, notice changes in body temperature and may be taking […]
Understanding PTSD in Seniors
PTSD in Seniors PTSD develops in approximately 1 in 3 people who go through serious trauma. PTSD in seniors happens to approximately 70-90% of people over 65 years. This can include anything from the death of a loved one, military combat, car accidents, illness or injury, natural disasters, a disease diagnosis or other events that […]
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