15 articles on "elderly"

Treating Dyslipidemia in Old Age

Treating Dyslipidemia in Old Age by: Dan Noyes As the percentage of elderly people in the United States continues to grow faster than any other age group, the incidence of CVD grows too. According to Kannel , 1 CVD accounts for 58% of the mortal...

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The Tragic Effects of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

It isn't always easy to recognize when a patient at a nursing home is being abused or neglected. Many of the perpetrators of this type of behavior know full well the risks and will take active measures to abuse their victims in such a way that n...

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The Graying of America

Here are some facts about a quiet revolution that will change the fabric of this nation, according to the National Institute on Aging:One American turns 50 every 7.5 seconds.One in 6 Americans will be 65 or older by the year 2020, with an estimated 7...

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How to Care for an Elderly Person or Senior

It is not always easy caring for an elderly person. Their physical condition, health issues and their emotional state can present challenges for you, the caregiver. There are no doubts that caring for an elderly person is admirable, but it certainly ...

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Easing the Financial Burden for Caregivers

It's natural to ignore the consequences of spending large sums of money with all the emotional and medical aspects that arise while caring for elderly parents. Too often adult children dig themselves into debt or forgo their own savings and reti...

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Be Wary If Your Elderly Parent Is Prescribed A Gerd Drug

Reglan, also known generically as metoclopramide, is a prescription medication that works to increase muscle contractions in the upper section of the digestive tract. Faster contractions will help the stomach empty itself into the intestines faster. ...

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Assisted Living Centers Now Prove To Show Light To The Needy

Assisted living is a very ancient concept that has occurred and changed phases with time. It deals with the care taking or rather specifically helping out people and reaching out to for them who actually need it, be it with regard to health care or a...

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Elderly Drivers: Stop or Go?

rly Drivers: Stop or Go? by: Phyllis Staff, Ph.D. Without so much as a tap on the brakes, my aunt whizzed through another stop sign. "What are you doing?" I shrieked. "That was a stop sign." "Oh," she replied rather offhandedly, "they just put t...

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A Quality Home Help Company Can Keep Your Loved One Independent

A home health organization can be a lifesaver to those who need help maintaining their independence. A person may want to stay in their home but lack some of the basic abilities necessary to do that. For instance, a person who at one time used to coo...

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Elderly Drivers: Stop or Go?

rly Drivers: Stop or Go? by: Phyllis Staff, Ph.D. Without so much as a tap on the brakes, my aunt whizzed through another stop sign. "What are you doing?" I shrieked. "That was a stop sign." "Oh," she replied rather offhandedly, "they just put t...

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