How to Prevent, Detect and Treat Dehydration in Aging Adults
With aging adults, staying properly hydrated is extremely important, yet sometimes difficult to do. Older adults may be more susceptible to fluid and electrolyte imbalances. Their sense of thirst might diminish. And certain medications or medical conditions might make...
Choosing the Right Senior Health Care Facility
Many things should be considered when selecting a senior health care facility for your loved one. When Alzheimer’s and Dementia are also part of the equation, these questions become even more important. So, when the time comes to choose a senior health care or...
Translating Assessment Information into Person-Centered Care
The Requirements for Participation (ROP) emphasize person-centered care which is care focusing on individual needs, interests and preferences. The activity professional learns early in their career that the activity assessment is the foundation of the therapeutic...
Dementia Care Dos & Don’ts: Dealing with Dementia Behavior Problems
Mid-to-late stage dementia often presents challenging behavior problems. The anger, confusion, fear, paranoia and sadness that people with the disease are experiencing can result in aggressive and sometimes violent actions. Learn more about which strategies are most...
Kidney Function
People with reduced kidney function miss this important warning sign. Anyone with a chronic disease knows the importance of monitoring personal health data to keep on top of one’s disease. If you suffer from heart disease, for example, you watch your cholesterol and...
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