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Dehydration

Dehydration In Elderly

Dehydration is a severe problem, especially for individuals who cannot move around, live alone, or require care, such as when sent to the hospital. Anyone who cares for an older relative knows how tough it may be to convince them to drink regularly to keep hydrated. This is our guide to preventing dehydration in the …

Dehydration

Living Alone After 60

Living alone is hard; humans are made so that we coexist and create many relationships throughout our lives. These relationships will allow us to forge our personalities and make us how we are. We will be able to discover ourselves through others and build up piece by piece, just like a puzzle; social contact keeps …

financial abuse

Senior Financial Abuse

As someone grows old, they may need other people to take care of their finances as they may not be fully capable. Some people have conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia that can cause mental malfunctioning- but bear in mind that not all of your relatives may want the best for the elders. What Is …

Happy Senior Couple

Tips for Improving Communication With Older Adults

Do you have problems holding a conversation with your grandparents? Do you find it difficult to interact with an older adult at work? If you fall into such categories, these simple tips will help to improve your communication skills with older adults. Tip 1: Sit Face to Face Research shows that when doctors sit face …

Alzheimer's Patients

Caring for Someone With Alzheimer’s Disease (Part 1)

Someone you like and who cared about your newly diagnosed Alzheimer’s diagnosis now? The following steps can be truly overwhelming and emotional, especially if you are unfamiliar with caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. There is also no reliable guide to Alzheimer’s care, given that the disease varies from person to person. Each patient’s progression through the condition …