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How to Help Silicon Valley Seniors With Oral Health

While we tend to think of dental care as separate from healthcare, it makes sense that oral health is linked to a wide variety of other conditions. After all, the mouth is as much a part of the body as the heart and lungs. In fact, it’s doubly important for seniors, who often struggle to eat and drink enough. Unfortunately, aging also tends to make oral hygiene more difficult. On top of oral pain and dry mouth, loss of memory or motor skills can prevent seniors from actually taking the daily steps to care for their teeth. However, Silicon Valley...

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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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Items That Increase Risk Factors for Falls in the Elderly

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From throw rugs to clutter, slippery surfaces and poor lighting, the home environment can harbor risk factors for falls in the elderly.

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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.

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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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Making the Transition to Private Home Care: What to Expect

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From researching options to getting the home ready for a caregiver, there are several things to consider when arranging for private home care.

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What Is Memory Care and How Can It Help Seniors?

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What is memory care? Learn how specialized care helps seniors with dementia age with dignity and grace while supporting your family.

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When Is It Time to Start Home Care Assistance?

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A few key signs make it clear when to begin considering home care assistance, but it’s important to start the discussion early on.

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Sundowning in Elderly?: Managing Dementia at Night

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Dementia symptoms tend to intensify later in the day. Preparation makes managing sundowning in elderly people easier on everyone involved.

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How Silicon Valley Seniors Build Brain Health

98% of people have room to improve how they look after their brain health. It’s no wonder most people could be doing more; brain health is complicated. There are 14 risk factors that, when addressed, can help seniors avoid or delay the onset or worsening of dementia.  Luckily for seniors in Silicon Valley, it’s easy to address those risk factors in our own community. We’re surrounded by resources that help with maintaining social connections, staying physically active and managing chronic conditions. It just takes a little help to make the most of them. How Silicon Valley Seniors Maintain a Healthy...

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