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Delirium is a condition of mental confusion, caused by some kind of extreme stress on the body or mind. It…
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A loss of muscle is common amongst the elderly as they age. If you don’t exercise regularly, you start to…
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Acting as a caregiver can be a time consuming position, leaving little time to take care of yourself. This should…
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Alzheimer’s disease isn’t only devastating for the person involved, but for the family as well. As family members it’s normal…
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Seniors have a higher risk for urinary tract infections, UTIs, which can cause sudden behavior changes. Most commonly known is…
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A common side effect of aging is a loss of appetite. Being aware of this fact can help you implement…
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Alzheimer’s affects women at a disproportionately higher rate than men. Scientists are still trying to uncover the phenomenon of why…
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Prescription drug costs could be raising by hundreds of dollars next year for seniors. Medicare’s pay plan is changing, which…
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A healthy marriage can come with many added benefits, such as lowering your risk for dementia! Being Married to someone…
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As seniors have lived a long full life they have collected a multitude of items over their time. These items…
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Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can generate anger, anxiety, confusion, and fear for the individual living with the disease. However, there…
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There’s a new strategy to slow down the loss of memory and prevent dementia. This revolves around brain plasticity and…
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Alzheimer’s disease is more likely to affect women for reasons that are still unknown. However, the prospective effect of stress…
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As a child making new friends was easy, as you get older things get more complicated. It’s not as easy…
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Eating a balanced diet and giving up unhealthy practices are well-known measures to be taken to improve heart health and…
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Alzheimer’s disease is the most fearful health condition for many. This worry can lead us to eat well, to exercise,…
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As we progress into our senior years, it’s common for our cognitive function to decline. Although, arising symptoms of dementia…
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Summer is a great time for seniors to be active outdoors. The beautiful weather and endless activities create great opportunities…
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Seniors are targeted at higher rates than the rest of the population when it comes to identity theft. Ages ranging…
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The better or worse your sleeping habits are could be increasing or decreasing your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Don’t…
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Seniors have a hard time coping when their daily needs aren’t fulfilled causing their anxiety levels to rise. As people…
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The keys to a healthy mind are cognitive stimulation, engagement, and a sense of worth. Physical exercise and stimulation have…
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A healthy aging routine isn’t a one-size-fits-all method. It should be designed based on your needs, concerns, and lifestyle choices….
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It’s common for seniors to make self medication mistakes, but there are things that can be done to avoid them….
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Having hobbies and staying socially active play a big role in living a long and healthy life. Mental and social…
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Regular exercise is extremely important for the elderly because it offers many great health benefits. At any age exercise is…
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As people age, their dietary needs change. Children and teens are like sponges: their bodies absorb anything and everything. They…
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