10 Signs Your Elderly Parent Needs Help
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The holidays can also be an opportunity to see how your parents are really doing. Here are the top 10 signs your elderly parent needs help.
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Addressing Mobility Issues in Older Adults
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Mobility issues affect many seniors but are very manageable. Here’s how to keep your loved one moving with confidence.
How to Help Columbus Seniors With Dental Care
While we tend to think of dental care as separate from other sorts of healthcare, the mouth is as much a part of the body as the heart or the brain. In fact, poor oral health is linked to heart disease, pneumonia and a variety of other conditions in seniors. Dry mouth or dental pain also make it harder for older people to enjoy a good meal, which often reduces their food intake and quality of life. Here’s the good news, though: There are plenty of resources to help Columbus seniors get the dental care they need so they can...
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What Does Gum Disease Look Like in the Elderly?
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What does gum disease look like for seniors? Learn how to prevent the long-term effects of gum disease in older adults.
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Best Balancing Exercises for Seniors
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Removing tripping hazards, making other changes in the home and adding balancing exercises for seniors can help prevent falls.
How to Spot Heat Stroke in Elderly Loved Ones
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By recognizing the signs of heat stroke in elderly people, you can help your loved one enjoy the summer safely. Learn more!
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3 Self-Care Activities for Seniors in Columbus
It’s getting clearer every year that mental health is just as important for our well-being as physical health. In fact, one study showed that strong connections with community and family, as well as engagement with meaningful activities like hobbies, were better predictors of increased longevity than nearly any physical trait—including genetics. However, many seniors in Columbus feel lonely, isolated and anxious, and some health conditions can impose barriers that make it worse. For instance, difficulties with mobility or fatigue can make it hard to leave home, connect with others and engage with the world. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources...
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4 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors in Columbus
Between beautiful weather and a schedule packed with free events, summers in Columbus can’t be beat. However, seniors in Columbus may need a little extra help to enjoy the warmer months to the fullest. Many older adults take medications that make them feel cooler than they actually are. In addition, they may be more prone to dehydration and heat stroke. Luckily, Columbus has options to ensure everyone enjoys the summer sun fully—and safely. With air conditioned spaces and nutritious ways to beat the heat, seniors in Columbus can easily have a summer full of fun and adventure. How Seniors in...
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How to Build Senior Brain Health in Columbus, OH
While scientists are still working on a cure for Alzheimer’s and related dementias, it is possible to take simple steps to slow its onset or progression. Adopting healthier habits like a balanced diet, a healthy sleep schedule, and an exercise routine can all help protect senior brain health. So can building brain health, and Greater Columbus is full of options for seniors looking to do just that. With a variety of programs from the Westerville Parks & Recreation Department, restaurants helping older adults make healthy swaps that don’t feel like a sacrifice and exciting continuing education options, there’s sure to...
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How In-Home Caregivers Alleviate Anxiety in Seniors
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Stress and uncertainty impact your loved one’s health and quality of life. Learn how a professional caregiver can help reduce anxiety in seniors here.
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