In the UK, around 900,000 people are affected by heart failure. When you have heart failure, your heart doesn't function properly, preventing it from effectively pumping blood around the body. Heart failure isn't immediately lethal, but it can cause prolonged health complications. Therefore, it is important to recognise heart failure symptoms in our elderly loved ones so the condition can be treated. Causes of Heart Failure Often, heart failure cannot be ascribed to any one cause. Rather, it is often caused by multiple problems at the same time. These problems may be as a …
Easy Exercises for Older People at Home
Many elderly people can struggle to get out of the house. Mobility issues and health conditions can make it difficult to remain healthy. However, it is advised that elderly people get at least 150 minutes of exercise every week. So, how can we maintain a healthy lifestyle and ensure we are getting enough exercise? Here are some simple yet effective exercises for older people to do at home. Warming Up Firstly, remember that stretching before and after exercise is an important part of any routine. Warming up prepares your heart, lungs, and muscles for a workout. Just five minutes spent …
How to Identify Urinary Tract Infections in Elderly Loved Ones
For adults over 60, urinary tract infections are the most common types of bacterial infections. This is because they tend to be more vulnerable to the condition. A UTI can cause serious health problems if unaddressed, and therefore it is important to catch them early. That means it is important to know how to identify urinary tract infections in your elderly loved ones. What Causes Urinary Tract Infections? Urinary tract infections are caused when bacteria enter the urinary tract. Women tend to be more vulnerable to UTIs. When bacteria enter the urinary tract, it may reach the …
The Benefits of Having a Fitness Tracker
Inactivity isn’t good for your health. It can lead to weight gain, illness, and a general lack of productivity. At times - especially for the elderly - it can be difficult to find the motivation to get up and workout. Getting fit involves planning, setting goals, and keeping track of your progress, and that can seem a lot even without the exercise itself. Fitness trackers are a fantastic way to help your loved one achieve their fitness goals or encourage them to start some gentle exercise and build up their fitness levels. There’s been a huge increase in popularity of fitness …
Living with Elderly Parents
Moving in with older relatives - or having them move in with you - is certainly a big decision and not one that should be taken lightly. Living with elderly parents, whether in their home or yours, can be a wonderful experience. It gives you a chance to bond with your parents and spend precious time together. However, it can also lead to some tension. It's important to consider your options carefully before deciding to live with your elderly parents. For this reason, we've compiled some key questions to ask yourself before deciding if you should be living with elderly parents. 1. …
How to Talk About Age-Related Hearing Loss
As your loved ones get older, it is likely that their hearing will get worse. Whilst age-related hearing loss is a natural part of growing older, it can be quite distressing. Sometimes our loved ones may be reluctant to talk about it, as they do not want to face the fact that they are getting older. However, the sooner age-related hearing loss is discussed, the easier it is to address. Hearing Problems The signs of age-related hearing loss can be subtle at first. Certain sounds we don’t usually notice can become inaudible, and voices can become slightly muffled. Over time, …
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