Seven Causes of Falls in the Elderly

Seven Causes of Falls in the Elderly

Introduction Among the elderly, falls are the leading cause of death, injury and hospitalization. Seniors are not only more prone to falling, but they are also more vulnerable to injury. Understanding why elderly are more vulnerable can help family caregivers take the...
Dementia Elderly and Anger: Causes, Tips and Prevention

Dementia Elderly and Anger: Causes, Tips and Prevention

Introduction One of the most difficult challenges that dementia elderly caregivers face is outburst of rage, agitation and aggression. When a loved one’s personality turns hostile, it can be frustrating. Dementia elderly may be more prone to yelling, making rude...
Dementia Care And Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Dementia Care And Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Introduction The ability to carry out activities of daily living (ADL) steadily declines as dementia progresses. As dementia patients gradually forget daily routines and the abilities to carry out the activities of daily living, therefore they might face difficulty in...
Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

Activities of Daily Living (ADL)

What does ADL mean? According to the National Cancer Institute, ADL stands for “Activities of Daily Living”, or basic self-care tasks, is a concept of how independent an elderly person is. These activities include eating, dressing, grooming and toileting which people...
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