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What are the Five Things You Must Consider When Taking Care of an Elderly?

Five Things You Must Consider When Taking Care of an Elderly Caring for an elderly loved one requires attention to various aspects of their well-being. At Devoted Helpers, based in Sugar Land,…

July 1, 2021

Anger Issues, Elder Care, General Advice, Senior Care

What Helps Elderly Anxiety?

To help your loved one manage anxiety: Try to recognize what triggers the feelings of discomfort and uneasiness Help your elderly family member avoid or learn to handle these triggers Ask their…

January 3, 2021

activities of daily living for the elderly adls

Dementia, Elder Care, General Advice, Health, Home Care

Activities of Daily Living (The ADL’s)

Activities of daily living, also known as ADLs, involve routine self-care activities we normally perform independently. However, people with chronic illnesses, injuries, or debilitating health conditions such as dementia often need everyday…

October 31, 2020

Elder Care, General Advice

What Is the Most Common Mental Illness in the Elderly?

The most common mental and neurological disorders in the elderly are depression, anxiety, and dementia. According to the WHO, clinical depression affects approximately 7 percent of the world's aging population, while anxiety…

August 23, 2020

Elder Care, General Advice

What are the Warning Signs of Mental Illness in the Elderly?

Recognizing the warning signs of mental illness in an older person can help the person (and his or her caregivers) cope with the symptoms and receive the appropriate treatment. The main symptoms…

August 22, 2020

Elder Care, General Advice

Does Age Affect Mental Health?

Mental illnesses are present in all age groups. However, in a large number of people, late-life is affected by dementia. While many people develop dementia as they age, this doesn't mean that…

August 14, 2020

Elder Care, General Advice

What Emotional Issues Do Seniors Have?

For many people, adjustment to aging doesn't go as they imagined. A person may find it difficult to adjust to all loses and changes that are becoming the part of life. Also,…

August 13, 2020

Elder Care, General Advice

What is the Most Common Mental Health Problem in the Geriatric Age Group, and How It Can Be Avoided?

Depression and dementia are the most common mental health problem in the geriatric population. Studies show that the person's beliefs about aging and their lifestyle can significantly impact their health. For example,…

August 11, 2020

Elder Care, General Advice

How Can the Elderly Improve Mental Health?

Good mental health is one of the pillars of one's overall well-being. According to research, by changing their lifestyle and daily habits, the person can reduce the risk of dementia by up…

August 6, 2020

Dementia, Elder Care, General Advice

What are the 12 Activities of Daily Living?

Activities of daily living can be divided into twelve categories, five of which fall under ADLs, and seven are instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). The categories of activities of daily living…

June 14, 2020

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What are the Five Things You Must Consider When Taking Care of an Elderly?

What Helps Elderly Anxiety?

Activities of Daily Living (The ADL’s)

What Is the Most Common Mental Illness in the Elderly?

What are the Warning Signs of Mental Illness in the Elderly?

Does Age Affect Mental Health?

What Emotional Issues Do Seniors Have?

What is the Most Common Mental Health Problem in the Geriatric Age Group, and How It Can Be Avoided?

How Can the Elderly Improve Mental Health?

What are the 12 Activities of Daily Living?

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