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Elderly Falls

Falls are common but often overlooked, cause of injury. Around 1 in 3 adults over 65 and half of people over 80 will have at least one fall a year. Many falls do not cause injuries. But one out of five falls does cause a severe injury such as a broke...

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Effective Exercise Plan for Seniors

An effective exercise plan has a positive impact on elderly people’s strength, flexibility, endurance, and even emotional health. With a little planning, you can help your loved one develop a routine that will keep them healthy and happy. Exercise ...

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Tips to Support Oral Hygiene

Adults over 35 lose more teeth to gum diseases( periodontal disease) than from cavities. Three out of four adults are affected at some time in their life. The best way to prevent cavities and periodontal disease is by good tooth brushing and flossing...

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Tips to Help Congestive Heart Failure Patient

A heart failure diagnosis doesn’t mean your heart has stopped working. It means that your heart is unable to pump enough blood and oxygen to support the other organs in your body, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). I...

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Geriatric Depression Treatment

In seniors, depression may be concealed among symptoms of other illnesses. That’s why it often goes undetected, worsening the impact of chronic conditions and depriving life of contentment. Unfortunately, depression also increases the risk of suici...

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Dehydration: Symptoms & Treatment

Dehydration is one of the more common results of heat exhaustion and the one people are most familiar with and guard against. Simply put, it occurs when the body loses more fluids than it takes in. This throws the body into a state of imbalance which...

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