Have you ever, while living with older family members (parents, grandparents) witnessed a moment when someone choked during a meal? Or has this happened several times? This problem exists and is called: dysphagia. And...
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Most people worry that they will become forgetful, thinking that this will be a first sign of Alzheimer’s disease. The fact is that not all elderly people with memory problems suffer, or will suffer, from Alzhei...
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With the pandemic, maintaining self-care is considerably more challenging. However, it is essential for maintaining psychological health. In the last year, the world has changed dramatically and we all feel the need t...
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As we get older, it is common for the needs of elderly parents to increase, and it is essential to help them. However, it may not be easy to understand exactly how you can help, especially if this help is not easily a...
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Osteoporosis in the elderly, and in general, is characterized by degeneration and/or low bone production. When it occurs, bones become weak and more prone to fractures, especially when falls occur. As you get older, i...
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Mobility is essential to the quality of life of the elderly. Mobility problems can impede participation in activities and even the performance of simple daily tasks, and can result in social isolation and/or depressio...
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According to the PEN-3S study, conducted in Portugal, 4.8% of the elderly in senior residences are malnourished and 38.7% are at risk of malnutrition.1 Given that the nutritional status is a key determinant of elderly...
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In recent times we have come to realize how important technology is for everyone, especially in institutions for the elderly. In order to help all institutions of support to the elderly to become more technological, n...
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Stroke is a serious illness that comes on suddenly and requires rapid adaptation by the whole family. Part of the senior population that suffers a stroke needs a long period of rehabilitation before they regain their ...
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