– Do not leave your home. To reduce infection as much as possible it is essential that you do not leave your home and that you avoid contact with other people, including your immediate family. Anyone can carry t...
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Right now we are seeing an exponential growth in the number of cases of Covid-19 infection in Portugal. We have seen in other countries (because fortunately we haven’t had cases in our country yet) that the vast...
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As we age, there is a reduction in the production of gastric juice, which acts in the stomach and is important for the absorption of nutrients. Due to this condition, the digestion of food becomes slower and, conseque...
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Vaccination in Residencies started on January 4 in mainland Portugal with more than 110 people from two institutions in Mação, in the district of Santarém, to receive the vaccine. The Secretary of State for Health, Di...
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Reduced mobility and diminished reflexes are some of the consequences of aging. The loss of muscle mass and balance over time end up interfering with the performance of daily activities and, therefore, are mostly resp...
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Learn what to do in each of the situations. If you are elderly or if you have relatives over 65 years, you should know that the Public Security Police (PSP) of Lisbon published some key recommendations for the safety ...
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In addition to the risk of hypothermia caused by exposure to cold, there is also an increased risk of the spread of respiratory infections. Infections that can be serious if they are not treated early or if the person...
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According to the University of Coimbra, a team of researchers is developing a study to assess the consequences of social isolation imposed by Covid-19 on the physical and psychological well-being of the elderly. The r...
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The Covid-19 Vaccination Plan was presented on December 3rd by the Government and the Ministry of Health where the priority groups for vaccine administration were defined, as well as the established vaccination phases...
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