The chances of people contracting diseases are more today than ever before. Buying health insurance for senior citizens secures the finances of a family, especially if its elderly suffer from any medical issues. Certain companies/organizations provide their employees with group health insurance policies. Why is insurance important for the elderly? Health care costs are getting
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A person with a dementia may have difficulty with some types of food and fluids. This can lead to them spitting out lumps or holding food in the mouth. Why do elderly people spit so much? Saliva seems to undergo chemical changes with aging. As the amount of ptyalin decreases and mucin increases, saliva can
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Legs, ankles, and feet swell when excess fluid is pulled down by gravity and builds up in the lower body. This is called edema and it’s common in older adults and usually happens on both sides of the body. It can be caused by a variety of health conditions including heart failure, kidney disease, gout,
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What to Do if an Elderly Person Falls Down. Stay calm and help your loved one to remain calm by encouraging them to take slow, deep breaths. Examine them for injuries like bruises, bleeding, possible sprains and broken bones. Ask them if they are experiencing any pain, where it is located and how severe it
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Get a legal pronouncement of death. If the person dies at home under hospice care, call the hospice nurse, who can declare the death and help facilitate the transport of the body. If the person dies at home unexpectedly without hospice care, call 911. What do you do when an elderly person dies at home?
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