Dehydration in Elderly – A Comprehensive Guide To Keeping Older Adults Hydrated and Healthy
Source: theupsidetoaging.com byFiona S Giles Human beings are about 60% water. We need to replace that water regularly; 6-8 glasses a day and more in hot weather. Most of us, if we’re honest, will own up to not drinking enough. Dehydration is more than being thirsty,...
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Making the Transition to a Continuing Care Retirement Community
The term Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) refers to a facility or group of facilities that offers various levels of care either on one campus or in multiple locations. Generally, organizations offer some type of priority to move from one level of care to...
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8 Expert Tips for Aging Parents That Won’t Listen
Source: A Place for Mom Growing up, our parents always asked that we listen to them, but what happens when they refuse to listen to us? Many adult children are finding that their parents don’t always know best when it comes to their diet, driving, housing, medication...
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4 Tips for Moving Elderly Parents to Senior Living
Many of our elderly parents have lived in their homes for many years, if not decades. Their home is a place that holds many cherished memories and sentimental items. Because of this, it is often a difficult task trying to get them to agree to moving into senior...
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The Difference Between Speech and Language Disorders
Many people experience issues with their speech and language. Maybe you or someone you know has been having some particular difficulties. But do you know the difference between speech and language disorders? If so, how can they be treated? Speech disorders are speech...
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5 Benefits of Exercise for Seniors and Aging Adults
You’ve heard it time and again: physical activity and exercise are good for you, and you should aim to make them part of your routine. There are countless studies that prove the important health benefits associated with exercise, and it becomes more important as we...
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How to Choose the Best Subacute Rehab Facility
In subacute rehabilitation, patients in need of a short-term inpatient stay can find the care they need for many conditions. Before your stay though, it is important to do your research in order to choose the best subacute rehab facility for you and your needs. While...
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The Importance of Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy is rehabilitation that is done in a heated pool of water. Individualized exercise programs are developed by physical therapists in conjunction with the patient’s physician and according to their personal needs. The benefits of aquatic therapy are...
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The Growing Importance of Nursing Home 5-Star Ratings and How They are Impacted by Survey Findings
Background The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) created the 5-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers, families and caregivers compare nursing homes more easily and to help them decide which facilities to consider. The Nursing Home Compare...
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6 Things to Say to Someone With Alzheimer’s (And 3 Things to Never Say)
Seeing someone you care about experience Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia is painstakingly difficult. Knowing what to say to someone who’s lost his or her memory can also be hard. However, how you approach conversations can have a significant impact on your...
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