Table of Content1 Find Out if Your Loved One Is in Pain2 Check to See if Meal Prep Is a Problem3 Experiment with Different Meals4 Encourage Snacking5 Monitor How Much Your Loved One Eats at Mealtimes Seniors often experience changes in their appetites that require caregivers to make adjustments in order to persuade their aging …

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Table of Content1 Heart Disease2 Prostate Cancer3 Depression4 Erectile Dysfunction5 Alzheimer’s Disease Our health changes as we age, and certain conditions can become more prevalent as we get older. If you provide home care for an elderly male relative, such as your father or grandfather, you’ll want to be familiar with the following health concerns …

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Table of Content1 1. Cold Extremities2 2. Foggy or Confused Thinking3 3. Stomach Issues4 4. Muscle Problems As a number of the symptoms of poor circulation, including bruising, discoloration, and swelling, are visible on the skin, many don’t realize there are also invisible signs of circulatory system problems. If you’re a family caregiver for a …

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Table of Content1 Memory Loss that Affects Independent Functioning 2 Changes in Language or Communication 3 Normal Age-Related Memory Loss 4 Avoiding Memory Loss with Age Slight changes in cognition that affect memory are a common part of the aging process. Elderly individuals are prone to forgetting where they’ve placed their car keys or their reading glasses. They …

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