by Admin | Jan 14, 2022 | Senior Care
Substance abuse refers to the harmful or excessive use of mind-altering substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs. Substance abuse and addiction were once considered an issue that was rampant among the young. However, the rate at which the elderly...
by Admin | Jan 10, 2022 | Senior Care
COVID-19 is a pneumonia-like disease that was first discovered in Wuhan, China. The disease is caused by a new coronavirus, named SARS-CoV-2, that is similar to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus. For the seniors, the probability of contracting the...
by Admin | Jan 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
Sensory impairment is the common term used to describe the decline or loss of the five senses- sight, hearing, smell, touch, taste. Sensory impairment is a common occurrence in the seniors which poses significant challenges in carrying out their day-to-day...
by Admin | Nov 29, 2021 | Featured, Senior Care
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults. Regrettably, falls are a common and often neglected cause of injury in the elderly. Falls threaten the seniors’ security, self-reliance and bring about heavy financial implications....
by Admin | Nov 17, 2021 | Featured, Senior Care
Amnesia is when a person has difficulty memorizing or recalling information that is stored in memory. A form of memory loss where someone is unable to recollect facts or past experiences. The seniors are mostly prone to memory issues. As we grow older, we experience...
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