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Safety Issues Concerned With Care Of Alzheimer Patients   By: michael vaughan
when you are attending person with Alzheimer disease you have to make sure that the personal feelings of the person are respected, besides you also have to take some strict decisions for the safety of the person.(read entire article)
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Treating High Cholesterol Levels In Blood   By: michael vaughan
High Cholesterol levels in the blood can be really fatal as these obstruct the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart. Their timely evaluation and treatment is quite necessary to avoid serious consequences.(read entire article)
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Cholesterol- Factors Affecting Cholesterol Level   By: michael vaughan
Cholesterol is marked by high levels of fats in blood that hinder the supply of oxygen to the heart. People suffering from high cholesterol levels usually suffer from attacks and other heart diseases. One need to get his cholesterol level monitored regularly.(read entire article)
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Constipation- Causes And Treatment    Submitted as: Michael Vaughan i
Although everyone experiences constipation at times, senior citizens tend to experience it more often. Constipation specifically describes a symptom of some underlying cause characterized by less frequent bowel movements, more time required to pass stool, and harder stool. Regularity is different for everyone, so people should not be too concerned about having a certain number of bowel movements in a certain time period. Senior citizens suffering from constipation should consider the following questions: Do you often have less than three BMs a week? Do you find it difficult to pass stool? Are your stools lumpy and hard? Do you have the feeling of being blocked or that you have not emptied your bowels? s Answering yes to one or more of these questions could indicate an issue with constipation. Causes Senior citizens and their caregivers should consider what might be contributing to their symptoms so that they can take the appropriate measures to address the problem. People typically experience constipation for the following reasons: Diet: If you are not eating enough high-fiber foods or eating too much high-fat meats, dairy, eggs, or sugary foods, this can cause constipation. Senior citizens may be more prone to becoming constipated for this reason, since cooking for fewer people may lead to eating more pre-made, less nutritious foods. Also, senior citizens with teeth problems may feel they have difficulty maintaining a diverse, fiber-rich diet. It is also important that senior citizens remain hydrated and drink plenty of fluids, which can prevent constipation. Caregivers should encourage healthy eating practices by preparing nutritious, well-balanced meals. Also, caregivers should remind their patients to take in sufficient fluids by providing them with juice and water throughout the day. Using too many laxatives and enemas: Although many people think that laxatives are a cure for constipation, the effect they have on the body works in the opposite way. In simple terms, using laxatives causes the body to think that it needs laxatives to have a normal bowel movement and leading to more constipation when not taking laxatives. Lack of exercise: Inactivity or spending large amounts of time in bed or a chair for recovery from medical procedures can result in constipation. Since we often become less active with age, this is also likely to contribute to constipation in senior citizens. Still, it is important that senior citizens maintain an appropriate level of physical activity. Caregivers can encourage this with simple activities like going on walks with their patient. Holding back bowel movements: If someone prefers to have a BM at home or holds back the urge, this can eventually lead to constipation. Medical conditions: Some underlying causes of constipation include stroke, diabetes, blockage in the intestines, or a more specific disorder called irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) characterized by pain, bloating, and constipation or diarrhea. Medications: Some drugs that treat depression, antacids containing calcium or aluminum, iron supplements, allergy medications, certain painkillers, some high blood pressure medications, diuretics, and some drugs used to treat Parkinson’s disease can cause constipation. Treatment There are simple changes in diet and physical activity that can help treat constipation. It is important that caregivers facilitate and encourage these changes. Eating more foods with fiber like fresh or dried fruits, vegetables, and whole-grain cereals. You can add a small amount of brain to baked goods, cereal, or fruit that you consume that may not have much fiber naturally. Although changing the amount of fiber in your diet may cause some bloating and gas at first, the body will adapt. You can use fiber products like psyllium seed which is sold in grocery stores. Drinking at least three 12-oz servings of water or juice everyday can prevent constipation. Participate in a healthy amount of physical activity. If symptoms associated with constipation are severe, it may be necessary to talk to a doctor. You should seek medical attention if bowel habits change, if you find blood in the stool, you have serious stomach pains, you experience weight loss without trying, or fiber and exercise do not help with constipation. For more help over health care issues concerned with senior citizens you can log on to: www.thecaringspace.com (read entire article)
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Dementia- Symptoms, Causes And Treatment   By: michael vaughan
Dementia is a general term rather than a specific disease. It describes symptoms caused by a number of brain-affecting disorders. Dementia is common in senior citizens. People with dementia experience impaired intellectual functioning that hinders normal activities and relationships, and they lose problem-solving abilities and have trouble maintaining emotional control. Senior citizens with dementia may experience personality changes and behavior problems such as agitation, delusions, and hallucinations. Memory loss is common in senior citizens with dementia, but it does not define dementia. A person can receive a diagnosis of dementia only if two or more areas of functionality—for example, memory and language skills—have been adversely affected while the person retains consciousness. Symptoms of dementia can be caused by diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Huntington’s disease, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. They can also arise from reactions to medications, metabolic problems and endocrine abnormalities, nutritional deficiencies, infections, poisoning, brain tumors, anoxia or hypoxia (in which the brain receives too little oxygen or none at all), and heart and lung problems. Though dementia is common in senior citizens, it is not a normal part of aging. Which dementia treatments are available? Medications to treat specific diseases associated with dementia (like Alzheimer’s) are available. This option cannot reverse damage to the brain, but it can improve symptoms and slow the disease’s progression. This may improve the quality of life for senior citizens with dementia as well as easing the burden on those providing the home care and delaying the move to a nursing home. In home health care for the elderly, though not a treatment, may be an effective way to provide care to the senior while giving their caretaker a daily or weekly break. Also, senior citizens with dementia, especially during the early stages, can often benefit from practicing tasks designed to enhance cognitive functioning. An example of this is using memory aids like mnemonics, computerized recall devices, or note-taking. What’s the prognosis? Since many disorders can cause dementia, different prognoses exist for different causes. Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease cause a gradual loss of mental functions, for example, but other types of dementia can be reversed or stopped with proper treatment. When senior citizens experience moderate to advanced symptoms of dementia, elder care and supervision at all hours is usually necessary to prevent them from harming themselves or others. They may need assistance with dressing, eating, bathing, or other daily activities. What kind of research is being done? Researchers are currently focusing on many of the aspects of dementia and hope to improve the quality of life of people with dementia. Research may eventually point to methods of prevention or ways to cure dementia. Along with medical care one may also require support from the family members. When you are considering home care for patients affected by dementia, you may require the assistance of home care providers especially for senior citizens. If you are looking for home care providers in your area you can a simply refer thecaringspace.com from where you will find all the care giving service providers in your area. For more details you can log onto: www.thecaringspace.com(read entire article)
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Medication For Person Suffering From Diabetes   By: michael vaughan
Though diabetes has no reported cure but its ill effects can be halted or delayed with proper diet plan and exercise. Proper medication on recommendation of a doctor can have better results with diabetes treatment. You also need to keep a regular check over your cholesterol and glucose level.(read entire article)
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Helping Senior Citizens Suffering From Depression    Submitted as: Michael Vaughan is a social activist who is workin
Depression can be symtomized by feeling of hopelessness, low self esteem and depressed and such conditions can be harmful for both physical and mental health. When you are concerned with helping a senior citizen engrossed with depression, you have to take a lot of care of their nutrition and work out and make sure they don’t feel lonely any time. (read entire article)
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Treatment Of A Person Suffering From Diabetes   By: michael vaughan
It is important to keep blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol under control to avoid the serious complications associated with diabetes. Taking steps to control diabetes can make a large impact in the one’s health. Proper diet pland and exercise can help control diabetes.(read entire article)
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Diabetes: Types And Causes   By: michael vaughan
Diabetes is a life-threatening disease with serious consequences. When it is not controlled, it damages the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, gums, and teeth. The presence of diabetes doubles the chance of developing heart disease or having a stroke.(read entire article)
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Encouraging Wellness Among Elders   By: michael vaughan
When you are concerned about the health of senior citizens you are to take care that senior citizens are involved in attainable physical activity goals and are supplemented with proper nutrition intake in their diet.(read entire article)
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