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Palliative Care at Home for Cancer Patients

Palliative care is a very responsible and difficult job, requiring a lot of knowledge, tact and empathy. If your loved one is suffering from a terminal illness, it is a good idea to find out how to care for them. And that is what today's article is about.
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Dehydration in the Elderly – Signs, Symptoms and Prevention

What is dehydration in the elderly and what are the dangers associated with it? Today we will tell you all you need to know about it! We will touch on the symptoms of dehydration in elderly, how to stay hydrated and how much water an elderly person should drink a day to stay healthy.
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Ways To Prevent Heart Disease for the Elderly

Introducing the most effective and easiest ways to avoid heart disease. We guide you through the intricacies of a healthy diet to support heart disease prevention, provide ideas for safe, active recreation and discuss the heart disease signs in older people. A definite must-read!
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Fighting Back Against Loneliness and Social Isolation With Ageing

Old age does not have to be connected with loneliness and being on the outside of social relations! You can grow old comfortably and with people who are close to you! Especially nowadays, when we can communicate with people from all over the world! Still not convinced? Here are ways to fight back against loneliness and social isolation with ageing!
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Age-related memory loss – key information in a nutshell

Age-related memory loss affects the lives of many people! Here you can learn how to recognize it in its early stages and find out ways to support a person suffering from age-related memory loss.
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Why are pets good for elderly?

Decline in physical health in older age is often recognized quickly. Unfortunately, we often underestimate the mental health of a senior. Your loved one is prone to feel a deep loneliness, especially when their closest friends have passed and when their adult children don't visit as often as they used to. However, there is one source of comfort that brings a tremendous amount of warmth and joy to a senior's life – having a pet.
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Mental health needs of the elderly

The studies have shown that the majority of cases of depression in old age have their root in loneliness. It is important to recognize the need for mental health care for elderly. How to ensure that the comfort of elderly loved one life does not decrease over the years?
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The importance of staying hydrated – signs of dehydration

Dehydration is a serious condition that may even be life-threatening, therefore it shouldn't be neglected. It is particularly dangerous for elderly people, who tend to get dehydrated more easily. Find out more how to prevent dehydration.
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Malnutrition, dehydration, and pressure sores – a real threat in care homes

Although care homes should provide the best care possible to the seniors, there are numerous cases of malnutrition, dehydration, or pressure sores in care homes. Read more about these conditions and how to prevent them.
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Taking Too Many Medications May Be Bad For Your Health

The aging population has a big drug problem — prescription…