Senior Health

Five Symptoms it Might be Worth Trying to Treat Naturally

Some symptoms of disease or illness demand the need for medical attention and prescription or over-the-counter medication. However, not every ache and pain should send you reaching for pills. There are many treatment options involving items that you probably have lying around the house. The following are some symptoms you may experience that are worth […]

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How to Plan a Nutritious Menu Your Elderly Residents Will Love

As people age, their nutritional needs remain the same, but a healthier diet has been shown to reduce the risks of many conditions common to older people, such as diabetes, bone loss and stroke. Eating well can help patients with existing conditions manage chronic conditions by keeping blood sugar steady, and lowering blood pressure and […]

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Caring for an Elder with Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial Fibrillation (also known as A-fib) can be difficult to understand and plan a life caring for another around. Understanding A-fib and the dangers involved with the disease can help you center your care on an elder’s needs. Foter.com / CC BY-SA A-fib is an irregular heart rate that usually causes the rest of the […]

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Understanding Those Aches and Pains in Your Body

Pain is a part of life. You’ll find that pain comes and goes throughout your life, but it’s always there to some extent. Whether it’s the sharp pain from a recent injury, an ache in your head after a long and stressful day, that pain you get when your muscles are sore, or the cramping […]

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Five Health Habits You Need to Step Up in Old Age

Part of aging is dealing with the changes that occur naturally in the body. Older individuals have different health needs than younger people. This often means it is necessary to change some of the basic health habits that have been a part of life for decades. Five health habits need to be stepped up in […]

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