A fall can be very devastating to anyone and at any age, but when you hit your senior years it can be life threatening. If you survive a fall, it’s …
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Category: Health & Safety
The Do Not Resuscitate Order Is on the… Fridge? How and Why You Should Prepare Now for an Emergency
When 911 is called and the emergency medical technicians (EMTs) arrive, the first thing they do is quickly look for a DNR, or Do Not Resuscitate order. They will check …
Continue ReadingTips to Combat Eating Problems and Severe Weight Loss in Older Adults
Many people tend to have a relationship with food and eating characterized by a familiar problem: overconsumption. This is particularly true in the United States, which leads the world in …
Continue ReadingShots Are for Seniors Too! Recommended Vaccinations for Older Adults
Staying healthy takes a lot of work especially when you get older. A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise, good eating habits, proper rest and even a good social network, but …
Continue ReadingHow Much Sleep Do Seniors Need?
Many think that older people need more sleep but it’s a misconceived idea. Generally all people need about the same amount of sleep — around 8 hours per night but …
Continue ReadingCan You Hear Me Now? 5 Tips for Talking to Someone with Hearing Loss
Half of older people over the age of 75 experience difficulty hearing and men are twice as likely as women to suffer from hearing loss, according to the National Institute …
Continue ReadingFree and Low Cost Community-Based Help for Seniors
There is a rich variety of programs and services for seniors all over the country. The “aging network” as it is called provides many resources for the elderly and their …
Continue Reading10 Eldercare Needs (Checklist)
The most effective way to manage the challenges of eldercare is to have an accurate picture of what the needs are. This checklist can provide a basis for a “what …
Continue ReadingDo You Think Baby Boomers Are Healthy?
Much has been written recently about the “graying” of the world’s population. In fact, the U.N. estimates that by 2050, the world population will have more people over age 65 …
Continue ReadingPatient Advocates Help Patients Navigate Health Care Systems
Patient advocacy is an area of specialization in health care concerned with advocacy for patients, survivors and caregivers.^ The patient advocate may be an individual or an organization. The terms …
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