This post is about how to avoid the flu in seniors, prevent serious flu complications in seniors, how to recognize flu symptoms and tips for preventing the flu. Flu season is around the corner and it is important to take steps to avoid the flu, especially in seniors. The season brings with it the responsibility to ensure that we are take good care of ourselves to prevent it. As we grow…
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Four ways to ensure your aging parent is independent and safe
by Vidya Sury June 30, 2017When people get older, daily activities that were once easy for them can become increasingly difficult. Age is an enemy when you have aching joints and weak muscles, as these make going up and down stairs or simply getting in and out of a bathtub very hard. If you have an elderly parent that wants to maintain their independence even though they are not able to do the things that…
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While there are a number of care options for the elderly as they age, such as assisted living facilities, Old Age homes and the like, many of them naturally prefer to continue to live in their own homes. Independence is an important thing and who wants to give it up? Not the elderly, who’ve worked so hard to build their lives and are settled comfortably. Imagine moving out and relying…