| Alzheimer’s and Wandering |
| Tips to Prevent Wandering
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzBLL70BbNc
Alzheimer’s patients often have a tendency to wander off. When this happens, it can create many problems, especially for the caregiver. When a patient wanders, they may also be placing themselves in danger. They may become very disoriented and even forget their own name. To help prevent [...] |
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| Be Safe with Medicine |
| Medicine – Finding the Right Thing
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBlCHj1Oyes
Finding the right medicine and treatment for a disease or illness can be a huge challenge for seniors. Each person will react differently to a medication or form of treatment. It will take time to find the right combination. Below is a list that provides seniors [...] |
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| Walking Relieves Stress |
| Benefits of Walking
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoRwRCHapDI
While many seniors are still physically active, they still are affected by stress and tension. By taking a short walk when stress arises, seniors can manage this stress and reduce their tension levels. The list below provides seniors with some tips and facts on walking and how [...] |
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| Men Caretaking for Seniors |
| Men Take On Role of Caregiver
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijPzLud3gC0
Sometimes men will have no choice but to become the caregiver at home. If their spouse suddenly gets ill, they will have to take on this role. This can be very overwhelming and scary for many men. While this is common, men need to learn how [...] |
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| Kitchen Safety Guide |
| Helping Seniors Have a Safe Kitchen
www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLDfTB13yUs
Kitchen safety is a major issue for any senior that is still living on their own. Many seniors grew up during the Depression, which is why they will usually buy in bulk. This leads to having much more food that the senior can ingest before it [...] |
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| Successful Male Aging |
| Men, Aging and Health
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r6Pr6kLODE
Men have some health issues that women do not have to deal with as they age. However, most men are much more involved and active than females. Many men over the age of 65 do not consider themselves to be old. They actually refer to themselves as [...] |
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| Seniors are Getting Older |
| Seniors are Living Longer and Healthier
www.youtube.com/watch?v=naFWFTLS1EQ
Seniors who life a healthy lifestyle are living a lot longer. In some cases, seniors are living in excess of 10 years longer than their ancestors. Public awareness and improved health care play a large role in this. Below is a list of facts in regards to [...] |
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| Getting Educated on Diabetes |
| What to Ask About Your Diabetes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PZv8FDkcM4
Diabetes is a common disease among seniors. It is very common for a senior with diabetes to have a variety of other medical conditions as well. This is why asking questions about the disease is very important. Below is a list of facts on diabetes that can help seniors learn [...] |
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| Keeping Summer Safe |
| Safety During the Summer
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0c_SE65-zU
Summer time is one of the most enjoyable times of year for many seniors. If a senior enjoys being outdoors, there are some safety issues that must be taken into consideration. Seniors do not tolerate extreme heat very well. The following tips and facts can help seniors and caregivers make sure that [...] |
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| Caregiving Help |
| Things That Caregivers Do Not Prepare for
www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSKZoNwVT6A
Being a caregiver takes an extraordinary person. This person must find a balance between their own life and delivering proper care to a senior in need. Many caregivers are not prepared for this role. Below is a list that contains some of the things that are commonly faced as [...] |
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