Table of Content1 Start a Band2 Research Their Family Trees3 Experiment with Recipes4 Host Fundraisers Many elderly people don’t know what to do after retirement. This isn’t necessarily due to physical limitations but rather boredom. Below are a few creative ways seniors can make the most out of their retirement. Start a Band Retirees who …
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Table of Content1 Green Tea2 Choline3 Passionflower4 Valerian5 Lemon Balm6 Healthy Snacks7 4-7-8 Breath8 Physical Exercise The National Institute of Mental Health reports that more than three million people in the United States experience one or more forms of anxiety. Many take prescription medications for symptomatic relief. However, there are natural remedies to encourage seniors …
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continually monitors mortality rates in the United States to establish policies and prevention guidelines. Understanding the incidents and disease processes at the forefront of causing death enables the organization to alert seniors and their caregivers to potential hazards and create programs designed to better the health of citizens. …
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Neuroscientists are continually finding ways to study diseases that affect cognitive function to develop better treatment options. One of the latest innovations created to learn more about dementia involves a mobile video game created by a British gaming company in collaboration with a group of UK neurological researchers. Sea Hero Quest is free to download …
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Table of Content1 Allergies2 Colds & Flu3 Swimmer’s Ear4 Tobacco Smoke5 Immunosuppression6 Craniofacial Anomalies While ear infections are often seen in young children, it isn’t uncommon for older adults to contract them as well. In fact, there are some common reasons adults may develop ear infections later in life. The following are some of the most …
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Table of Content1 More Opportunities to Socialize2 Assistance Around the Home3 Reduced Risk of Medication Mishaps & Injuries4 Safe Transportation5 Encouragement to Maintain Healthy Lifestyle Habits In addition to making your life much less stressful, in-home respite care could also be very beneficial for your aging parent. Even if you’d like to be the primary …
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Table of Content1 Find Medications that Manage Symptoms2 Consider Neuroprotective Medications3 Look into Assistive Tools4 Make Lifestyle Changes5 Learn about Surgical Treatments In the past few decades, there have been a lot of innovative techniques developed for treating Parkinson’s disease. This degenerative nervous system disorder used to completely impair function within a few years, but …
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Table of Content1 Understanding the Condition Treated 2 Medication Requirements 3 Special Training 4 Rehabilitative Therapy 5 Contact List Good discharge planning allows caregivers to limit the likelihood of having their senior loved ones readmitted to the hospital in the near future. Caregivers can make sure they get all of the information they need to assist with the recovery …
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Table of Content1 Physical Changes2 Decrease in Appetite3 Sugar Cravings 4 Bland Meals5 Health Issues Seniors have specific nutritional needs that must be met to promote health, longevity, and quality of life. If you provide care for a senior loved one and have noticed a recent change in his or her weight or specific problems during …
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Table of Content1 Consume More Omega-3 Fatty Acids2 Exercise Regularly3 Consider Taking Statins4 Maintain a Healthy Weight5 Watch Medication Side Effects High cholesterol is thought to be a risk factor in the development of heart disease, and it’s mostly the result of lifestyle choices. Here are five ways seniors can lower their cholesterol levels and …
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