| Dealing with Cataracts |
| Preparing for a Cataract Assessment Appointment
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8biXY37ZvA
Cataracts tend to develop slowly, creating impaired vision that interferes with daily activities such as reading and driving (especially at night). If you think your aging loved one’s vision is deteriorating, have set up an appointment with their usual eye care provider. Appointments are usually brief, so ... |
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| Seniors Beat the Heat |
| Seniors and Summer – Safety Tips
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0c_SE65-zU
Many seniors enjoy being outside during the warm weather. However, some of these seniors are not aware that they should be setting limits. Seniors should not be exposed to extreme temperatures for any length of time. Doing so may result is some health problems. Take the [...] |
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| Elderly Wandering |
| Wandering and Alzheimer’s – How to Control Wanderers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzBLL70BbNc
Unfortunately, wandering is a common thing that accompanies Alzheimer’s. When this happens, the person who is the caregiver can suffer from extreme stress. Losing an Alzheimer’s patient has some serious consequences. It is important to try to do some things that will [...] |
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| Testosterone Levels and Frailty |
| Frailty in Senior Men
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEqZgOFVm6Y
Recent studies have been revealing that there is a possible link between the development of frailty and testosterone levels in older men. As men age, they will begin to produce less of the hormone. If their levels drop too low, it could cause loss of bone density and [...] |
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| Male Caregiving Perseverance |
| Some Men Reluctantly Become Caregivers
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-IJYLQa2jOA
Becoming a caregiver is never an easy transition. People will suddenly be responsible for many things that the ill person can no longer do. This can be a huge burden for some men, especially those who do not talk about their personal life at home. When [...] |
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| Facts About Dementia |
| Seniors and the Effects of Dementia
www.youtube.com/watch?v=igthwxGrfl4
Seniors who have dementia may not always realize the effects of the disease. However, family members and friends will feel it every day. At this time, there is no cure and many seniors are left to battle the disease with little hope. The following list contains some interesting facts about [...] |
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| Guide to Senior Travel |
| Tips for Seniors – Travelling
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G36FvdpL2KI
Seniors have the desire to spend much of their retirement travelling to places they have not yet visited. This is very common. However, many seniors do not take the time to plan their trip correctly. There are many things that must be considered before setting out on a journey. Below is [...] |
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| Senior Sleep Information |
| Sleeping Tips for Seniors
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HlRbpDBJRtI
It is not uncommon for seniors to have difficulty sleeping at night. Many seniors take naps during the day, especially if they are suffering from depression. This could be one of the reasons for not sleeping well at night. Below is a list of some tips and other information that can be [...] |
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| Safe Kitchen Guide |
| How to Have a Safe Kitchen – Information for Seniors
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ3ZmyZY_Kw
When seniors remain living on their own, many family members and caregivers will express concern about the safety in the kitchen. More often than not, these seniors will have a lot of expired food stored away. This can be a huge problem. The [...] |
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| Remembering Senior Medication |
| Medicine Facts for Seniors – Finding the Right One
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNBZUTNFNqA
Finding the right medicine is more important than many seniors believe. Each person will react differently to treatments. Even if seniors have the same disease, their healing medicine can differ. This is because each person is completely different, and what works for one [...] |
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