An outline of a person’s brain is filled with healthy foods, indicating the way to overcome malnutrition in older adults.

The Long-Term Risks of Malnutrition in Older Adults

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In our last blog post, we shared some age-related issues that prevent older adults from eating a healthy diet, but can poor eating also lead to cognitive degeneration? Malnutrition in older adults is a lot more common than many people may realize. Read More
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Top Tips for Overcoming Elderly Nutrition Obstacles

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Most of us enjoy a delicious meal – the comforting scents and tastes, the gratifying sensation of a full stomach. For a lot of older individuals, though, a number of health conditions can ‌hinder their enjoyment of meals or even their ability to shop for healthy foods, which can lead to malnourishment in many cases. Read More
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The Role of Joy and Laughter in Dementia Care

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Providing care for someone you love with dementia is definitely nothing to laugh about. However, research is increasingly pointing towards the benefits of laughter in dementia care, and adding humor may be just what the doctor ordered to boost well-being for a loved one. Read More
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Seeing the World Differently: Exploring Vision Changes in Alzheimer’s

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The complex steps necessary to make it possible for us to use our sense of vision are mind-boggling. In the blink of an eye, our brains can take transmitted details from the world around us, translate that data based upon input from our other senses, thoughts, and experiences, and then develop an understanding of that information to help make us aware of what we are seeing. Read More
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Understanding Hospital-Acquired Delirium in Older Adults

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Routine trips to the hospital for an older adult with a chronic illness can be an unwanted but necessary part of life to maintain maximum health and wellbeing. But, could that routine hospital stay actually be the culprit in a growing and disturbing trend—hospital-acquired delirium? Read More
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What to Know When Returning Home After Surgery

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What an incredible feeling it is when the doctor lets you know that your loved one is ready to be released from the hospital after surgery. But as they hand you that stack of discharge paperwork and instructions, a certain level of stress and anxiety may begin to creep in. Read More
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Managing Osteoarthritis: Empowering Strategies for a Pain-Free Life

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Have you felt tightness in your joints or uncomfortable aches following periods of excessive use or inactivity? There is the possibility you’re affected by osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis. Read More
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Beyond Medication: Effective Strategies for Managing Osteoarthritis Pain

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Osteoarthritis impacts nearly 27 million Americans, which makes it the most widespread form of arthritis. It is a significant source of work disability and reduced quality of life. However, managing osteoarthritis pain does not mean only popping pills to find relief. Read More
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Modifications for a Wheelchair-Friendly Home

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Home is our sanctuary; it’s where we feel most comfortable, even during the more trying times in our lives. That’s why so many older adults are choosing to age in place in the comfort of home. Read More
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Maintaining Independence with Assistive Devices for Seniors

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Consider the various tools you utilize every single day – your phone, hairbrush, toothbrush – simple items, but ones you cannot picture living without. Now, imagine struggling to use those items and finding it challenging to accomplish daily tasks. Read More