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How can seniors avoid future falls?

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Many people are afraid of falling as they get older. It is true that falls can be quite hazardous. This is the leading cause of injury among the elderly, which is why fall prevention in the elderly is so important. Falling can occur at any time and in a variety of situations, but it most commonly occurs while walking or climbing stairs. Learning more about fall prevention in the elderly becomes increasingly vital as we grow older. Seniors are the most likely to get a fall-related injury, with nearly half of those injuries necessitating hospitalization. That is not what we desire. We all know that falls can happen to anyone for a variety of reasons. Fall risk factors: Because of age-related losses in sensory function, muscle strength, and flexibility, ageing is a major risk factor for falls. Poor vision, using too many medications, and chronic conditions like arthritis are all problems. As well as mobility, body mechanics, and equilibrium issues. Even if they are having difficulty, som

How are mothers valuable asset to the overall wellbeing of the family?

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Mother is a word that elicits strong feelings in everyone. On Mother's Day, the beautiful and unique correlation of love is shared between the infants and mothers using the seasonal flowers with multi-colored fragrances to express respect and affection.  In today's changing environment, motherhood is the constant aspect that contributes to raising the next generation. Women health and safety In the past decade, women have steadily improved their value in the workplace and moreover, they are self-reliant in each aspect. They are capable of caring for themselves and their loved ones. However, Women only represent over 40% of the global workforce. This gap can be bridged by ensuring the resource of health and safety in work area. Women's health and safety is a major topic right now, and it concerns the obstacles that are impeding women's advancement. Women's health and safety is a growing network and this amplifies the voice in gender equality. Women are unquestionably

How does a life with liver disease affect in graceful aging for seniors?

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The best fortune is healthy aging . The liver is a unique and important organ that can regenerate itself! A healthy liver is necessary for staying active. The liver is the main organ that performs many important functions in the body such as Detoxifying and glycogen storage regulation Hormone production Protein synthesis Biochemicals that are required for metabolism and growth. The liver is located beneath the diaphragm in the right upper part of the abdomen. The liver's highly specialized tissue mostly made up of hepatocytes, regulates a wide range of essential functions. Most chronic illnesses are exacerbated by aging. According to research, aging is linked to the lethality and poor prognosis of multiple liver diseases such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, liver cirrhosis, viral Hepatitis, etc. The following are the most prevalent liver diseases: Cirrhosis is the formation of damaged tissue on the liver, which frequently leads to liver failure. The major reason for Cirrhosi

How does stress contribute to the risk of chronic disease? How to prevent it?

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Stress is similar to spice, when used correctly, it enriches the flavor of a meal. If you eat less of it, your meal will be bland; if you eat excessively, you will choke. Stress is a natural instinct of the inability to deal with various needs and situations. However, if an individual does not take action to overcome their stress, it could become a lifelong illness. What is stress? Stress can be triggered by any event or thought that provokes you to feel annoyed, mad, or anxious. Your brain's response to a problem or demand is called stress. Stress can be beneficial in short intervals, including when it helps you forgo threats or meet a time limit. Even when things are going well, it is possible to be stressed. What are the signs of stress? Psychosomatic symptoms are among the early symptoms. Despair or fear, indecision, nervousness, anger, feeling down, frustration, sleeplessness, and depression are some of the mental symptoms. When a person is stressed, they may also experience s

How can Assisted Living support in seniors with chronic conditions?

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As per medical results, 85% of seniors are suffering from chronic health issues, and a problematic situation occurs while treating this condition. Kidney health in seniors is one of the critical health conditions which affects the quality of life and the suffered elder will undergo the challenges of handling their own needs. On World Kidney Day, a World Campaign raises awareness about the importance of our kidneys and took several measures to reduce the frequency of kidney disease rate. Consequences of chronic conditions in elders The chronic health condition influences senior’s lifestyles by affecting their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The presence of these critical conditions is directly related to senior’s unhappiness and stress, this leads them to decrease the standard of living. These circumstances will stay long-term and the affected seniors need to take healthcare assistance to benefit from this risk. Coping up with a chronic condition Dealing with pain and perio

Easy and better exercises for seniors to stay healthy after 60

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Age slows down us all. It is not uncommon to see seniors getting tired after a simple physical activity like climbing stairs or standing a little longer in a queue. Loss of bone strength, muscle mass, reduced metabolism rate, comorbidities, the reason can be anything, aging is the de facto that interferes with an elder’s energy level. Increased metabolism rate is the key to staying active. Also known as the basal metabolic rate (BMR) is nothing but the number of calories your body needs and burns to accomplish a daily activity. But aging takes it away from seniors by reducing the rate at which a senior produces energy and puts it to use. If your senior is complaining about their energy levels constantly, it’s probably time for them to get back to physical activity. It may sound ironic, but seniors need their body workout to get their daily work done and it improves their mental wellbeing . Stay with us until the end of the blog for some simple tips to maintain healthy weight, best diet

How can seniors invest after their retirement?

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Investment is something that we all look forward to regardless of age. Most importantly, we look forward to getting a higher return on investment wherever possible. However, in the case of seniors, the scenario is a bit different. The difference in the financial planning of seniors is because of the following common reasons. Their income might not be regular and fixed Risk-taking capacity is usually less They might require money at frequent intervals In addition to the reasons mentioned above, there are several other reasons behind the difference in investment after retirement for seniors as compared to their junior counterparts, which tend to vary from one person to another. In this regard, it would undoubtedly be a very good idea to keep a few important strategies in mind before investing. Take Into Consideration the Risk It is true that with retirement savings , taking into consideration, the risk factor is a matter of immense importance. It can be hard for retired seniors to tame