Health 29 People Used
Older people can have mental health issues, such as anxiety or depression, which are often caused by triggers such as grief, loss or illness. Parkinson's disease Parkinson’s disease results from damage to nerve cells in the brain, which impacts the smooth …
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Home 17 People Used
ElderHealth is accessible at-home geriatric primary care in Tucson, Arizona We are a medical practice specializing in geriatric primary care that offers doctor house calls, telemedicine consultations, cognitive care, and caregiver support. How can we help …
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Care 55 People Used
Get answers to your big questions about live-in care With live-in care, your loved one gets all the help they need to keep control, choice and independence over their own life, in their own home. It’s an option chosen by thousands of families across the UK. But, …
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Caring 38 People Used
Elder health and safety; Home; Ageing; Caring for elderly; Caring for someone Information and resources to help you care for an older Australian. Choosing between Carer Payment and Age Pension In some situations, you can choose to get Carer Payment or Age Pension. Caring for someone with dementia Resources to help you care for someone with dementia. Top payments The payments …
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Best 50 People Used
As you get older, your health needs can change so it's vital to check you've got the right insurance policy to cover them. Sadly, you're more likely to need certain types of treatments and surgeries (such as cataracts or knee replacements, for example) and …
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Support 51 People Used
Depression is the most common mental health disorder among the aged and elderly, followed by schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. At least half of older people live with hypertension and diabetes. 10-15% of older people in the wider community experience depression. Becoming older can compound tendencies of depression experienced earlier in life.
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Senior 67 People Used
Physical changes due to aging can occur in almost every organ and can affect seniors' health and lifestyle. Some diseases and conditions become more prominent in the elderly. Psychosocial issues can also play a role in the physical and mental health of older adults.
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Health 52 People Used
A health assessment of an older person is an in-depth assessment of a patient aged 75 years and over. It provides a structured way of identifying health issues and conditions that are potentially preventable or amenable to interventions in order to improve health and/or quality of …
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Elder 57 People Used
Keeping yourself safe Abuse of older Australians is any deliberate or unintentional harmful behaviour in a relationship of trust with an older person. It’s any violence or mistreatment that causes harm or distress to an older person. It can also be known as Elder abuse. It could be: emotional psychological financial physical social sexual
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Aged 53 People Used
My Aged Care. Visit the My Aged Care website to find information about how to access Australian Government–funded aged care services. You can apply for an assessment online and search for local aged care providers that meet your needs. You can also call Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm. 1800 200 422.
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Promoting 38 People Used
Promoting Health for Older Adults CDC's Approach Helping Older Adults With Dementia Providing Resources to Help Caregivers Increasing the Use of Clinical Preventive Services Promoting Programs to Reduce Arthritis Pain and Prevent Falls The increase in the …
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About 18 People Used
About Us From advanced care planning to telehealth, we are here to help. We are experts in geriatric medicine. We are doctors, nurse practitioners, and social workers with decades of combined experience managing senior health and memory care, whether in-home or in a facility. Who We Are Doctors, nurse practitioners, social workers, and therapists Experts … About Read More »
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