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Innovative Gadgets for Seniors Can Make Aging in Place EasierBlog
Innovative Gadgets for Seniors Can Make Aging in Place Easier
Today’s seniors would rather stay in their homes and among their established communities as long as possible. According to AARP’s AgeTech Collaborative, 77% of adults ages 50 to 80 say...
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Private-Duty Caregivers: What They Do and How to Choose OneBlog
Private-Duty Caregivers: What They Do and How to Choose One
Roughly 70% of Americans who reach age 65 will need some sort of caregiver. While some people have family members who can fulfill a part- or full-time caregiving role, many will look to experienced...
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Woman drinking waterBlog
Recognizing Dehydration Signs in Elderly People
Dehydration is a common occurrence in the elderly. If it’s not monitored and resolved quickly, it can lead to serious and even fatal consequences. Understanding the causes and risk factors of...
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Understanding Loss of Appetite in Elderly Loved Ones: Causes, Consequences and Care Strategies
As people age, they can experience a decline in appetite. Among seniors living in a community (versus an institutional setting), the prevalence of poor appetite ranges from 15% to 30% .This can be...
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What to Expect After a Mild Heart AttackBlog
What to Expect After a Mild Heart Attack
Someone in the U.S. has a heart attack approximately every 40 seconds. Fortunately, a mild heart attack — technically, a non-ST elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI) — is the most...
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Why Do Elderly People Have Confusion When They Get a UTI?
If you’re a caregiver for an elderly person, you may have known them to have had a urinary tract infection (UTI). Among older adults, UTIs are the second most common infection. A UTI...
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Woman speaking to caregiverBlog
Avoiding Elderspeak: How to Talk With Older Adults More Respectfully — and the Differences It Can Make
If you walk along the hallways of a hospital, doctor’s office or senior living facility, chances are you’ll encounter “elderspeak.” You may have been on the receiving...
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Bathroom Safety Tips for Elders: Keeping Your Loved Ones SafeBlog
Bathroom Safety Tips for Elders: Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe
Bathrooms are one of the most dangerous rooms in the house regardless of age. Each year, about 234,000 Americans experience bathroom-related injuries, and about 14% result in hospitalization...
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The Benefits of Aging in Place: Understanding the Power of HomeBlog
The Benefits of Aging in Place: Understanding the Power of Home
Most people want to enjoy the benefits of aging in place. An AARP survey found that 77% of people ages 50 and older want to remain in their homes as they age. Among respondents of all ages, 63...
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The Three Most Common Types of DementiaBlog
The Three Most Common Types of Dementia
Dementia is a widespread condition; nearly 55 million people live with dementia worldwide. While it’s not uncommon to hear the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s...