The medical term for difficulty with the mechanism and process of swallowing is dysphagia. Dysphagia is a common concomitant of aging, but it also occurs in people of any age …
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Speech Changes in Older Adults
Did you know that your voice and manner of speaking may change with age? As we age, the reality is that our voices change. Some people also experience changes in …
Continue Reading4 Common Causes of Age-Related Hearing Loss
Hearing changes are normal with advancing age. I’ll admit to having a hearing issue (or “loss”) myself, although it is a result of a past major surgery. I prefer to …
Continue ReadingOvercoming the Challenges of Eating Solo
Seniors live alone for a number of different reasons. For many, lone living begins after a spouse or partner dies or moves into a facility because of illness or diminished …
Continue ReadingGood Foods for Getting an Elderly Loved One to Eat
Are you having trouble getting your senior loved one to eat well? So many issues affect a senior’s appetite, including certain drugs and the decline of their taste buds, according …
Continue ReadingThe Simplest of Safeguards – Drink Your Water
Since our bodies are made up of mostly water it seems we should all know that drinking enough of that clear fluid is a must each and every day. But …
Continue Reading4 Ways Older Adults Can Reduce the Risk of Falls
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 …
Continue ReadingThe 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. Weight gain caused by overeating can …
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 …
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