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Non-Verbal Communication for Dementia Patients
Challenges of Verbal Communication In the later stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s, elderly persons may face challenges understanding what is being said to them. While some seniors may repeat the same words or talk in great volume, often their ability to communicate verbally drastically diminishes. However, just because someone is unable to communicate through spoken…
Read MoreAge Is Just a Number: Mesothelioma Surgery for Elderly Patients
In almost any explanation of mesothelioma treatment options, there is a clause. The routes available depends on numerous factors, one of which is age. This clause — that age, among other factors, could limit treatment — is usually specific to just one option: surgery. A study published in the Annals of Surgical Oncology suggests that age might be…
Read MoreAdvanced Care Planning During COVID-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot about the way we live. And if you are the caretaker of a senior, particularly one with a rapidly-declining condition, you may be struggling with how to make informed decisions on their behalf in the midst of the panic. Here is some advice that may help during this…
Read MoreTechnology for Seniors: Top 5 Products to Help with Senior Home Care
More than just an “uh huh” feature: how technology for seniors can help daily. Grandma being the only member in the family to not have a smartphone is a thing of the past. Eighty percent of U.S. adults over the age of 65 currently own a cell phone and in that same group four…
Read MoreHow to Plan Ahead to Ensure You Can Afford Long-Term Care
While it can certainly be downright impossible to predict the future, there are some things we all can do to plan for optimal health. That starts with taking a good, hard look at your current state of health, daily habits, and family health history. When you take a full inventory of your health, you’ll gain…
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