As our loved ones get older, it is natural that they may begin to experience incontinence. This can be an embarrassing experience, and they may struggle to ask for help. However, there is nothing wrong with needing support from family. Find out what elderly incontinence is, what could be causing it, and how you can help your parents. What is Elderly Incontinence Incontinence occurs when the bladder leaks. It may also be known as an overactive bladder. Anyone can be incontinent, but it is most common amongst over-70s. Women, especially, may be vulnerable to incontinence. What …
Sepsis Symptoms in Elderly Adults
Have you heard of sepsis? It’s a serious condition that can affect anyone, though people over the age of 75 are amongst those who are more vulnerable. As a result, it is important to know the signs to look for in your elderly loved ones. The sooner you notice sepsis symptoms in your elderly loved ones, the better their chances of recovery. What is Sepsis? When you get an infection, whether in a wound or organ, your immune system reacts to destroy the infection and protect your body. However, sometimes the immune system can overreact to an infection, damaging your body instead. …
What Does Low Blood Pressure Mean?
When we think about blood pressure, high levels are the most common cause of concern. This is because high blood pressure can cause long-term damage to our organs. However, low blood pressure can cause problems too. From causes to complications, today we will look at what low blood pressure means. Ideal Blood Pressure Blood pressure is important for our wellbeing. In short, it is the force your heart uses to pump blood around your body. High blood pressure puts unnecessary strain on your heart and blood vessels, and low blood pressure limits how much blood moves around your …
Healthy Nutrition for Older People
The importance of a healthy, well-balanced diet cannot be underestimated. As we age our bodies begin to change. As such, we should also adjust how we feed our bodies. This is particularly true for those elderly people who face conditions such as heart disease, osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease. Today, we're taking a look at nutrition for older people How Our Bodies Change: As we get older, many of us become less active. This means that we need fewer calories each day to fuel our bodies, since activity is reduced. However, most of the healthy eating principles we all know do not …
Heart Failure Symptoms in Elderly People
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 …
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