7 Key Advantages of Reduced Hospital Readmissions

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Reducing hospital readmissions is a primary goal within the medical field, and seniors are one of the highest-priority populations being targeted. Reducing readmission rates not only helps hospitals open up beds for people who need them but also provides important benefits for seniors. On a personal level, your senior loved one can enjoy these advantages from not having to go...

What Other Health Issues Can Shingles Cause?

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According to PubMed Health, approximately 50 percent of Americans will have had some form of shingles by the time they reach the age of 80. Because the likelihood of developing this viral infection is so high, it’s important for seniors to keep it in check to prevent more serious health complications. If your senior loved one has developed shingles, here...

4 Tips for Helping a Loved One Who’s Anxious about Planning for End-of-Life-Care

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End-of-life planning isn’t a topic seniors enjoy approaching, and it can even be incredibly scary and intimidating. However, having a conversation with your senior loved one about end-of-life care is an important aspect of making that time as comfortable and positive as possible. Here are some ways to help your loved one feel less frightened about these plans. 1. Approach...

Top 6 Physical Activity Guidelines for Elderly People

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When seniors lead sedentary lifestyles, they increase their risk of becoming overweight and developing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and other conditions. However, it’s never too late to start becoming more active. The following guidelines can help older adults along the journey. 1. Consult a Physician Older adults with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune disorders, or other medical conditions should consult with...

How Does the Brain Change After a Stroke?

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If you have a senior loved one who has recently survived a stroke, it can be helpful to know specifically how strokes affect the brain so you can have a better idea of what to expect during recovery. The damage from a stroke occurs because a blood vessel bursts or becomes blocked. The good news is that the human brain...

How to Handle an Aging Parent’s Mobility Limitations

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Certain lifestyle choices and preexisting health conditions can contribute to mobility limitations in seniors, which can diminish quality of life. Here are some ways to manage your aging parent's mobility limitations so he or she can anticipate a brighter future. Use Mobility Devices Mobility devices can greatly enhance mobility. For example, if your loved one is unable to ambulate, a...

Things to Notice while Visiting Your Senior Parent

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Visiting your aging parent should be a mutually pleasant experience. However, there may be times when you notice troubling things about your loved one’s appearance or the condition of the place he or she is living in. Here are some things to watch for when you visit your parent and what you can do about them. Old Food in the...

How to Get a Senior Loved One with Alzheimer’s to Eat

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Malnutrition and Alzheimer’s often go hand in hand, and many people who have this cognitive disorder are unable to get enough calories every day. If left untreated, malnutrition can worsen the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Luckily, with a solid dietary plan and a few changes to his or her eating habits, your senior loved one should be able to avoid some...

Tips on Planning for Long-Term Home Care

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Many people over the age of 65 need some type of long-term home care. While serious health conditions may require hospitalization, in-home care allows seniors to continue to age in place in the comfort of home. Preparing for long-term home care now gives you a plan to follow while there’s plenty of time to get everything in order. Identify Potential...

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7 Key Advantages of Reduced Hospital Readmissions

What Other Health Issues Can Shingles Cause?

4 Tips for Helping a Loved One Who’s Anxious about Planning for End-of-Life-Care

Top 6 Physical Activity Guidelines for Elderly People

How Does the Brain Change After a Stroke?

How to Handle an Aging Parent’s Mobility Limitations

Things to Notice while Visiting Your Senior Parent

How to Get a Senior Loved One with Alzheimer’s to Eat

Tips on Planning for Long-Term Home Care

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