Safe Nighttime Toileting for Seniors
Visiting the toilet at night is the leading cause of elderly falls. This can be due to several factors, such as: Taking medicines that include side effects that make seniors feel confused, unbalanced, or sedated Having a cognitive impairment Conditio...
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Hepatitis B and Cancer
The CDC accumulated a total of 3,322 cases of acute hepatitis B in 2018, for an overall incidence rate of 1.0 cases in every 100,000 population. What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a fatal liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is ...
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Following a Low-Sodium Diet for Seniors
Proper nutrition plays an important role in the improvement and maintenance of a senior’s overall health and well-being. An unhealthy diet can affect a variety of factors in a person’s aging process, such as their blood pressure and kidney functi...
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Home Care to Reduce Fall Risks in Seniors
Balance can become a significant issue to an aging adult, due to a variety of factors like physical weakness, cognitive or visual impairments, and/or medications. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), About 36 million old...
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