Have you noticed your elderly parent is losing or gaining weight because of their food choices? Are they relying heavily on delivery food or fast food? Do they seem to be skipping meals or not eating healthy options, even if they are available in their homes? If you are noticing these issues in your elderly…
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Home Care Doral FL-Have you or your home care aide noticed signs of malnutrition in your aging loved one? These could range from brittle, dry hair and cracked lips to confusion, dizziness, and fatigue, and they could be due to the fact that your senior has lost the will to eat.
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Elderly Care Merritt Island FL-When you think of aging, you probably think of hearing loss as being one of the major changes that occurs. While it is true that many elderly adults deal with hearing loss as they age, the reasons for this change in their hearing may be the result of things that happened in their environment.
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Elderly Care Melbourne FL-Family members that want to create a comprehensive elderly care plan for their loved ones need to think about indoor air quality in the home. Studies show that indoor air quality can be as high as or higher than many urban cities.
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For many elderly adults, memory loss may be a great concern. No one wants to experience the negative effects of short-term or long-term memory loss and elderly adults who are at risk for Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may be even more concerned about this issue. While some diseases that affect the brain such as Alzheimer’s…
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Homecare Melbourne FL-Many elderly adults cope with suppressed appetite, and for many it is so challenging that they being to experience severe weight loss and malnourishment. In these situations it is vital in their homecare that you focus on giving your parent the calories that they need to keep their body energized and functioning.
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There is an adage that has withstood the test of time because it’s true: Exercising is essential for maintaining good health. Being of senior age does not change this fact. How much a person should exercise depends on their medical history. However, even with limitations, there are ways to lead an active lifestyle later in…
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Having trouble sleeping well is not uncommon for elderly loved ones, and sometimes there is a medical reason. If your loved one’s doctor can’t find any medical cause, though, you’re left to try other solutions. 5 Sleep Tips for Older Adults With Trouble Sleeping Some of these solutions might help your loved one, or you,…
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Home Care Jensen Beach FL-Stomach cancer is a disease that develops in the upper digestive system. It can occur in people who have no family history of the disease or in those who have several family members with stomach cancer. There are, however, some risk factors that could cause older adults to have a higher chance of developing the disease.
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Whether your elderly loved one is new to dentures or you’re simply new to helping them with their dentures, there are some tips that can make the job a little bit easier. Your loved one’s dentures make it possible for them to continue to eat healthy foods and they also help to give them a better…
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