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Redirecting A Combative Senior with Dementia
Aggressive behavior is a normal symptom of dementia and outbursts are not unusual. We compiled some tips that can make things a little easier for both the person with dementia ...
SNORING: When An Annoyance Becomes a Concern
According to a study conducted by Johns Hopkins Medicine, twenty-five to fifty percent of adults snore at night. If you've ever slept next to someone who snores, you know very ...
Lyme Disease in the Elderly
What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and transmitted via the bite of a deer tick. These black-legged ticks usually reside in wooded areas. In ...
Caring For Elderly Parents From A Distance
Caring for elderly parents is challenging, particularly if you live an hour or more away. It can be extremely stressful if you have more than the usual concerns about your ...
How Shingles Effects Seniors
Shingles is a painful, burning rash caused by a viral infection. Although shingles can break out on any part of the body, it most often appears as a single stripe ...
Benefits of Pet Therapy for Seniors with Mobility or Cognitive Issues
Adapted from unsplash.com Dogs have long been regarded as a man's best friend... and for good reason. Generally speaking, pets are loyal, loving, and protective - a pet owner's personal caregiver ...
Anxiety and Its Effect On Seniors
Everyone has experienced a sense of anxiety at some point in their life. It is a feeling of fear, uneasiness, and dread and can cause a variety of symptoms such ...
Signs of Heat-Related Illnesses in Seniors
The summer months may be coming to an end, but soaring high temperatures can lead to heat-related illnesses, especially in seniors. As we age, our bodies do not respond to ...
Seniors and Sodium: The Importance of a Low-Sodium Diet
In general, it is never a good idea for someone to consume a diet consistently high in sodium because of the adverse health effects. However, 89% of adults aged 19 ...