7 SIGNS OF DEPRESSION IN THE ELDERLY Aging is a beautiful process programmed into nature. It is a time for rest, relaxation, and catching up with desires that could not be attended to during the younger years. However, aging does not always progress perfectly. Seniors might often find themselves in the circumstances – loss of …
8 TIPS FOR MANAGING MULTIPLE MEDICATIONS IN THE ELDERLY Aging is an inevitable process, and as the body wears out, there is an unavoidable reduction in the optimal functioning of most organs of the body. This – alongside other problems of old age such as living a sedentary lifestyle, weakened immunity, etc. – eventually results …
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PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR SENIORS: BENEFITS, RECOMMENDED EXERCISES, AND TRAINING TIPS Regular exercise is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, and that’s a scientific fact that cuts across all ages. The tendency is for seniors to become more sedentary. It seems like the most logical choice in the context of the reduced energy and strength …
Although asthma is primarily a disease of childhood, its prevalence amongst the elderly is also very significant. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates the population of the elderly with asthma to be about 4 million, which accounts for 7.7% of the asthma burden in the United States of America. For some, it’s …
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a little over 2.5 million persons aged 65 years and older die every year in the United States. Statistics of the same source show a significant percentage of these deaths are due to infectious causes such as influenza and pneumonia. Although many people think of …
If you’re home for the holidays and notice your parents need more help than before, you’re not alone. Home care service agencies see a peak in demand often at the end of December and the beginning of January. This is because most children come back to their aging parents during holidays. You may be unintentionally …
A good posture is an issue that goes far beyond aesthetics, being directly related to our health. The correct alignment of our body allows us to have more precise and more efficient movements, in addition to providing well-being. This is because maintaining correct posture does not overload our muscles and bones. Poor posture can be …
Wound care is essential to prevent infections that can impair the healing process, in addition to preventing discomfort and pain. Treating wounds at home, as well as in the hospital environment, requires measures to ensure patient safety. One has to do with the types of wound dressings. In addition to hand hygiene, using disposable and …
Dementia is a syndrome in which a person begins to have problems with memorization, orientation in time and space, and with rational thinking, which is often replaced by delusional ideation. Dementia is a disease in which the patient’s condition gets progressively worse over time. Today it is incurable, but some treatments moderate the symptoms of …
Arterial hypertension in the elderly is a serious public health problem. especially due to the eating and behavioral habits that need to be modified in order to maintain good health. However, it is not necessary to put a lot of effort to control high blood pressure and arterial hypertension. There are some strategies that allow …
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