Anyone of any age can experience a fall, although the likelihood is increased in older people. There are, however, several ways to reduce the chances of falls occurring in the elderly. Older people are at a greater ri...
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There are several risk factors that influence mental health in the general population. However, older people tend to have a greater predisposition to develop related problems. The continuous and significant loss of ab...
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Changing one’s lifestyle is not easy, especially when we are talking about older people. So, when looking for a senior residence, one looks for one that can bring the most security and quality of life possible. ...
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Although it is not scientifically proven that contamination by COVID-19 can occur through food, it is important to ensure proper preparation and cooking conditions. The environment and surfaces that come into contact ...
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With aging, loss of physical/cognitive ability and independence, there is a growing importance of establishing routines for the elderly in order to reduce the unpredictability of their days and consequent stress. Foll...
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The Directorate-General for Health has defined new procedures for Residential Structures for the Elderly, Integrated Continuous Care Units, Residential Structures for People with Psychiatric Illness and those that rec...
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Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of Dementia, which causes a progressive and irreversible deterioration of several cognitive functions. This deterioration ends up generating innumerable consequences t...
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The human body is constantly subject to external aggression. When we are confronted with viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, our immune system acts to defend us. While there are no foods, nutrients, or suppleme...
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The senior population is one of the groups at highest risk of severe disease from COVID-19, so they are particularly advised to adopt measures of isolation and social distancing. However, isolation can be a risk facto...
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