If you are 50 years of age or over, then you should be consuming 2,300 mg of sodium per day (or less)- this is equal to only 1 teaspoon of salt. Senior people consume more than 3,400 mg of sodium each day, which is well above the recommended amount. The max sodium amount is 1,500
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You’d be surprised to know that there are more than five million people living with Alzheimer’s Disease in the U.S which is the fifth leading cause of death for those between the ages of 65 and 85 years old and the sixth leading cause of death in the country. It is very important to understand
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Approximately one million adults live with Parkinson’s in the USA and more than 60000 are diagnosed every year. Parkinson’s disease affects 50 percent more men than women. Today, we are going to answer a few questions related to the disease like what exactly is Parkinson’s disease, its symptoms, ways to prevent it, etc. Parkinson’s disease
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Medication management is extremely important for aging adults especially if one takes multiple medications on a regular schedule. If you have senior family members suffering from memory or mobility issues, the best form of care for them is going for assisted living care and support. If you are on the lookout for an assisted facility
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You’d be surprised to know that 17 percent of seniors over 65 years old have periodontal or gum disease. 10.58% of seniors 65 and over have moderate or severe periodontal disease. The disease is caused by bacteria in dental plaque and can easily be prevented with regular oral care and dental cleanings. Not taking timely
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We all are aware that smoking increases the probability of developing cancer, but the risks are far beyond that. It is harmful to every organ in the body with smoking linked to one in five deaths in the United States. Remember, you are never too old to quit smoking. When you quit, you are likely
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A challenge that most caregivers for a friend or family member having Alzheimer’s disease encounter is what to do and ways to handle when they express anger. Caregivers often get intimidated by a sudden angry outburst on the part of a senior which may seem like a senior deliberately being difficult. But it isn’t true.
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Every lifestyle program should include aromatherapy for seniors and carers. A feeling of decline in body with seniors getting old as well as the ones who take care of them can take a physical toll on the part of both seniors and caregivers. Moreover, the decrease in quality of life of both sides become obvious.
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It is very common for senior people to have several prescription and over-the-counter medicines that are required to be taken on a daily basis. The problem is staying on schedule with medication, it poses a challenge for seniors. According to research, 41 percent of older adults take five or more regular medications which makes it
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With the rise in the number of seniors across the nation, the average age of drivers is also climbing. Most people have this misconception that older drivers put others at great risk for injury, but the truth is that it is teens who actually cause more fatal and non-fatal accidents. Older drivers tend to harm
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