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8 Balance Exercises for Seniors to Prevent Falls
Whether a loved one has recently experienced a balance-altering injury like a stroke or you’re simply trying to help an elderly relative strengthen their body, balance exercises make an excellent addition to an elderly person’s day-to-day life. For anyone trying to stay sharp in their old age, our guide to balance exercises for seniors will…
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4 Mini Stroke Symptoms: Signs & Homecare Tips
If you have a loved one who is an older adult, you may be on high alert for life-threatening diseases such as strokes. After all, the risk of a major stroke nearly doubles for each decade after age 45, which means that the elderly may be particularly susceptible to this kind of disease.1 This is…
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Life Expectancy After Mini Stroke at 70: What You Need to Know
If someone in your life recently had an acute stroke, you probably have countless questions circling through your mind—especially about life expectancy. A stroke is a common yet serious medical event that requires significant recovery, and it can impact life expectancy. However, many stroke patients continue to live a fulfilling life long after rehabilitation. If…
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Common Causes & Prevention of Stroke in the Elderly
Aging is one of the most uncomfortable truths of living: as we get older, our health can decline, leaving us more susceptible to disease and health issues such as stroke. This reality can be particularly tough to swallow as we witness the effects of aging on our elderly loved ones. But, the old adage “knowledge…
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10 Most Common Old Age Diseases & How to Prevent
Aging is normal. As we get older, we gain wisdom, cherished memories, and long-lasting relationships. However, with age comes increased health concerns—both physical and emotional—that can be difficult to manage. There are a few options like in home nurse care and home medical assistance that can help elderly patients experiencing any of these age related…
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When to Consider Palliative Care: Signs & Benefits
Many people think palliative care refers to end-of-life care. While end-of-life care—also known as hospice care—is a type of palliative care, not all palliative-care patients have terminal illnesses. In fact, palliative care is appropriate at any stage of illness in the case of serious, life-altering conditions. The goal is to manage mental and physical symptoms,…
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10 Early Warning Signs of Parkinson’s
When we notice something unusual happening in our bodies, it can be tempting to ignore it and hope for the best. The logic in that is that your body always has little quirks and pains, and most of the time, they turn out to be nothing. However, early detection of any medical condition improves our…
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Parkinson’s vs Essential Tremor: Signs& Treatment
Different diseases present with different symptoms, which can be helpful when trying to diagnose. But sometimes the same symptoms will be present in two different diseases. This is the case when we talk about essential tremor vs Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor are not the same, nor is essential tremor a form of…
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How to Recover from a stroke: Steps & Tips
Any major medical event can heighten emotions and raise questions. If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke, you’re probably wondering about what caused the stroke and what can be done to avoid another. However, foremost in your mind is the question of how to recover from a stroke. The answer can be…
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Palliative Care vs. Hospice: What Are the Differences?
When our loved ones are suffering through a serious or terminal illness, all we want is for them to be well taken care of and free from pain. Palliative care and hospice care are the two primary options to help make this happen. They both offer relief from the symptoms, pain, and anxiety of serious…