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Gastrointestinal Problems Related to Parkinson’s Disease

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By Read Flake, 9:00 am on February 23, 2024

Table of Content1 Constipation2 Urinary Problems3 Bowel Irritability4 Difficulty Eating5 Getting Help for Your Loved One Aging adults with Parkinson’s disease may experience what’s referred to as autonomic dysfunctions, meaning they have difficulty swallowing and efficiently completing the digestive process. These are among the most commonly overlooked symptoms of Parkinson’s. It’s important for family caregivers …

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7 Qualities that Make a Family Caregiver Great

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By Read Flake, 9:00 am on February 19, 2024

Table of Content1 1. Patience2 2. Flexibility3 3. Leadership Skills4 4. Effective Communication Skills5 5. Trustworthiness6 6. Open-Mindedness7 7. Attentiveness Before you take on the role of family caregiver, you should think about what the job entails and compare it to the qualities you possess. Doing this comparison could give you a good idea of …

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How Aging Adults Can Address Back Pain

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By Read Flake, 9:00 am on February 16, 2024

Table of Content1 Identify the Cause of the Pain2 Apply Heat or Ice3 Do Light Stretches4 Use Topical Creams Since elderly people are susceptible to conditions like osteoarthritis and osteoporosis and are sometimes injured due to falling, they’re also at increased risk for experiencing some degree of back pain. Even slight discomfort in the back …

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The Negative Effects of Red Meat on Elderly Health

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By Read Flake, 9:00 am on February 15, 2024

Table of Content1 Cardiovascular Disease2 Colon Cancer3 Increased Risk of Alzheimer’s4 Indeterminate Effects from Added Substances A National Institutes of Health-AARP study found older Americans who ate large amounts of red meat over a 10-year period were more likely to die sooner than those who consumed smaller amounts. Seniors should maintain healthy diets, which may …

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4 Heart Conditions Older Adults Are at Risk For

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By Read Flake, 9:00 am on February 14, 2024

Table of Content1 1. Irregular Heartbeat2 2. Heart Failure3 3. Angina4 4. Hypertension The heart is one of the most essential organs in the body, making it important for your elderly loved one to take proper care of his or her heart health, either through prevention or with treatment after a condition has developed. Here’s …

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How to Make Plans for In-Home Care Before Your Senior Loved One Needs It

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By Read Flake, 9:00 am on February 13, 2024

Table of Content1 Talk to Your Loved One2 Hold a Family Meeting3 Ensure Paperwork Is in Order4 Do Your Homework If you have a family member over the age of 65, it’s likely you’ve thought about the possibility of becoming a family caregiver as well as hiring professional home care services. To make sure your …

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4 Tips for Helping Your Aging Loved One Create a Living Will

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By Read Flake, 9:00 am on February 12, 2024

Table of Content1 1. Approach the Topic Sensitively 2 2. Let Your Loved One Make Decisions 3 3. Make Sure It’s Legal4 4. Inform Family of the Decisions  While it can be difficult to talk about, helping your senior loved one put together a living will is important. Ideally, every adult should have a living will, but …

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How Good Sleep Leads to Better Senior Health

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By Read Flake, 9:00 am on February 9, 2024

According to the National Institute on Aging, more than half of all seniors experience sleep problems. This includes having difficulty falling asleep, waking frequently throughout the night, and sleeping for fewer hours at night. Although some seniors and their caregivers assume this is normal and naps will make up for lost sleep, this isn’t the …

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How to Help Elderly People Prevent Scams

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By Read Flake, 9:00 am on February 8, 2024

Table of Content1 Offer Financial Assistance 2 Sign Up for the National Do Not Call Registry3 Set Phone Call Rules 4 Provide Smart Cards5 Discourage Making Immediate Decisions Scam artists often target seniors, as they believe people in this age group are more susceptible to cons. Whether or not this is true, seniors deserve protection from people …

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Age-Related Eye Diseases & How to Keep Them at Bay

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By Read Flake, 9:00 am on February 5, 2024

Table of Content1 Cataracts2 Glaucoma3 Retinopathy4 Macular Degeneration5 Retinal Detachment Minor vision loss is a normal part of aging, and it’s rarely caused by serious diseases. However, seniors and their loved ones need to be concerned when vision loss is sudden or accompanied by other unusual symptoms. Here are a few of the most prevalent …

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