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Loss of teeth, what’s known as edentulism, generally worsens with age. Many people assume excessive tooth loss is normal for seniors. After all, may other areas of their body …
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Do pensioners pay for dental treatment? You don’t automatically receive free NHS dental care when you reach the state pension age, which is currently 65 for both men and …
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For seniors who are aging in place, the bathroom can be an especially challenging space to navigate. There are several elderly bathroom issues that are caused by reduced mobility. Reduced …
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While researchers caution that watching too much TV (more than 3.5 hours a day) can be detrimental to patients with dementia, TV time is still important for these seniors. …
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Netflix has something for everyone, from a documentary enthusiast to those who prefer binge-watching dramas. It also provides great content for all ages, from kids to seniors. For older …
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Excessive medication use is a major problem in the elderly. A large majority of seniors typically take multiple pills a day, what is referred to as polypharmacy. As many …
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Seniors take more medicine on average than other age groups. Starting from around the age of 65, the number of pills they have to take daily keeps going up …
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Using the toilet can be dangerous for seniors with limited mobility, reduced strength and health problems. Even those who are still independent to a high degree may find it …
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Establishing a toileting routine for an elderly family member or friend is important. They know when it’s time to go to the toilet and reduces the risk wetting or …
