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Dementia is a syndrome which accompanies activities such as deterioration in memory, thinking, behaviour and a reduced ability to perform everyday activities. This disorder is typically prevalent among older adults. However, it is not a normal process of ageing. Dementia gradually affects memory, learning capacity, thinking, orientation, comprehension, calculation, language, and judgement. The impairment in …
For some elderly, it becomes quite difficult to catch up with the emerging technological world. Phone applications at best have done their job in helping both seniors and caregivers in several ways. Being informed about any basic smartphone, seniors can monitor a lot of things on their own, like their medication, heart rate, or location …
Caretaking involves a lot of pressure on the part of the caretaker when it comes to acquiring a full-time responsibility of being around the elderly for their daily requirements. As a caretaker, you want to be sure that you are providing the right kind of care and they feel heard and cared for at times …
As people retire, various emerging diseases and situations force them to have different needs of care. People grow up and age through different life courses, personal and work life. The ends might turn out very differently for different people. To cater to the diverse needs of the elderly there are various in-home care services available. …
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Before getting on to the dead-end question of whether Alzheimer’s disease is curable or not, let us understand the basics of what it means to be a patient suffering from Alzheimer’s. What does it mean to have Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that declines memory and thinking abilities which eventually disrupts …
The covid situation has pushed older adults to be more susceptible to loneliness. This strategy of isolation due to fear of infection has potentially reduced the amount of support. For many senior citizens, the problem begins at home due to numerous reasons. Elder abuse is any form be it physical, emotional, financial or psychological, neglect, …
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By the time you enter your 30s, you are overwhelmed by the thought of getting those wrinkles on your face and losing the energy to keep yourself fit. Your mind might be filled with thoughts of confusion and restlessness. Don’t you worry! Certain lifestyle changes can help you age gracefully without losing your identity in …
1 in 6 people in India is a person above 60, so chances are that you or a person you know is a senior citizen. One thing that we know is that as we get older, everyday tasks become harder. It is essential to get the help needed for senior citizens to assist them to …
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A Helpful Handbook to Caring For The Elderly Around You Be it a neighbour, loved one or even a distant relative, we are surrounded by senior citizens. Just like you would learn how to care for a child, you need to learn how to care about the elderly. This is not because they aren’t adults …
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How to manage alienation and abandonment issues in elderly Fear of abandonment is a type of anxiety that some people experience when faced with the idea of losing someone they care about. They cannot easily overcome the losses and live in fear. Alienation occurs when a person withdraws or becomes isolated from their environment or …
