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What Supplements Elderly Should Take?

Your doctor may suggest dietary supplements if you don’t obtain enough vitamins and minerals in your everyday diet. As you get older, these supplements can help you get more minerals and vitamins in your diet and reduce your risk of health concerns like arthritis and osteoporosis.   Learn about the foods that seniors should consume, …

Tips for Helping Seniors With Dementia Sleep Well

People with dementia may experience sleep disturbances. This summary article explains why this happens and what can be done. Most of the tips for good sleep apply to all people, even those without dementia. Dementia and Poor Sleep Sleep changes with age: after age 45, people are more likely to wake up once or twice. …

7 Books That Elders Will Enjoy Reading

Perhaps the best part of aging is the free time you have. You finally have time to pursue your favorite activity, start a new one in a group, or finally read all those pending books sitting in the library! Reading is fun, but it’s also good for you! According to a Yale University study of …

6 Tips For Fall Prevention in the Elderly

Every four minutes, a person 65 years of age or older visits the emergency room after a fall. This is especially true for older adults who need nursing care. However, many falls can be prevented with a few simple tips. What Is Fall Prevention? Fall” means “to fall suddenly and unintentionally to the ground, for …

Budgeting for the Financial Phase of Retirement

Budgeting for the Financial Phase of Retirement

Retirement means a forever end to the tiring 9-5. However, leaving work completely has its downsides too. This is why experts always say that retirement budget planning is the key to enjoying a good retired life. Retirement Expenses Need to Be Calculated Current Expenses Examine your bank or credit card statements from the last 6 …

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Loss of Appetite in Elders: How To Help Them?

Are you worried about whether your loved one is eating well? There are several things you can do to stimulate their appetite. Eating healthy and drinking enough may be even more important for elders than for a healthy person. Vulnerable individuals are more prone to malnutrition and dehydration. The health of your loved one also …

Testing for Dementia

Testing for Dementia

Perhaps, one of the greatest challenges families face is caring for their loved ones who suffer from dementia. Even if today there are no specific tests to diagnose dementia, researchers have uncovered some ways to predict the early signs of this incurable disease. So, let’s take a look at them. Make a doctor’s appointment The …