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Dementia caregivers often report they notice their senior loved ones are waking up constantly, wandering about at night, or refusing to sleep. Sleep disorders are fairly common in seniors with dementia because the changes to the brain disrupt the body’s natural sleep-wake cycle. Here are a few things you can…
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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is common in seniors. It can be caused by lifestyle habits, preexisting medical conditions, certain medications, and genetics. Here are some of the top reasons seniors get high blood pressure. Renal Disease Renal disease isn’t uncommon in seniors. It can cause urinary retention, edema, weakness,…
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As many caregivers know, dementia symptoms don’t always stay at the same level. Many seniors have mild dementia that seems to come and go. The condition can get significantly better for a few months and then take a surprising turn for the worse. New research shows this change might be…
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Aging is often accompanied by growing health issues. Seniors often face a variety of health decisions that can be fairly overwhelming. As a caregiver and family member, you may need to step in and assist your aging loved one with difficult decisions. If you want to make sure your loved…
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Getting seniors out of the house can be great for their emotional, mental, and physical wellbeing. Family caregivers need to find fun outdoor activities their aging loved ones can enjoy despite health conditions or other limitations. Here are some outdoor activities your senior parent can do in the spring. 1….
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If your parent has Alzheimer’s, the disease may impair the parts of the brain that process language, which could make it very difficult to communicate. Your parent may forget words, use the wrong words, or not be able to process and understand what you say. However, you shouldn’t give up…
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If you’re caring for an aging loved one who takes one or more pills per day, you need to come up with a comprehensive medication management plan. Taking the wrong pill or an inappropriate dose might be life-threatening, and an accident can happen in the blink of an eye if…
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When seniors age, their skin gets thinner, and the skin surface is more likely to tear. Some seniors have skin that breaks easily even when doing basic things like removing an adhesive bandage, and these wounds can lead to a lot of discomfort and distress. Here are a few things…
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Many seniors assume exercise won’t help them once they reach the age of 65, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Maintaining an active lifestyle at any age can help seniors stay young, maintain mobility, lose weight, alleviate symptoms of chronic diseases, and boost their overall mental and physical…
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Many people believe milk is an unhealthy option for seniors, but when consumed in moderation, it can provide many health benefits. Here are some of the advantages of drinking milk in the senior years. Builds Bone Strength Many seniors over the age of 60 experience fractures and broken bones caused…
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