After the age of 30, men tend to lose about 1% of their bone density while women lose about 2% of their bone density every year. Maintaining proper bone density means reducing the chances of bone fracture and suffering from diseases such as osteoporosis. While the reduction of bone density is natural as people age, […]
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Dementia is an impairment to the brain that gets worse over time. While science has made considerable progress in identifying the causes and potential treatments, there is no cure or way of stopping the disease. It affects the memory, function, and health of the person afflicted. This means that they will need assistance to maintain
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There are challenges to living with a chronic disease that will have to be incorporated into your life. Your lifestyle will be affected, but you can counter that with proper mindset, support, activity, and recovery which lets you combat the disease effectively. Depending on the nature of the chronic disease, you can find comfort in
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The key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle is plenty of physical activity. Engaging in regular exercise helps keep the muscles toned, the mind active, and body is good working condition. For those who are concerned that exercising regularly is too draining, takes away from your other activities, or may be too difficult to continue, the
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The thought of a family member or friend going into palliative care is an event for which no preparation can overcome the grief and loss that will be experienced. For those who are facing this situation, it is important to build a community of support to help you cope. For those who have cared for
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For those who have disabilities or children of older parents who may need assistance, accessibility is key to living in a home. This means a residence that has wide doorways that allow enough room for wheelchairs and walking devices to be used. The considerations you should make start with any modifications necessary to allow for
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For those who are reaching their golden years, dealing with pain becomes a more pressing issue. This is especially true for those who are on disability or receiving aged care. Becoming reliant on prescription and over-the-counter medication might bring temporary relief, but the consequences may be too profound. This is why more people are turning
For those who are working with patients that have mobility issues, one of the great challenges is providing guidance that keeps their independence while still getting the help that they need. The proper assistance combined with the proper lifestyle can help keep many people living in their homes. The key is identifying the need and
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While exercise is good for the body, you may not know that regular workouts are also good for your mental health. The improvements that exercise and movement can do for your mindset, improve relaxation, get better sleep, and reduce pain are just some of the benefits it provides. For those who want to improve their
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One of the most difficult aspects of life that people have a difficult time accepting is that over time mobility and their physical capacities are going to become more limited. While some people do quite well with little to no assistance well into their 90s and beyond, many others will need some form of help
