Elderly

Incontinence in the elderly
Incontinence in the elderly - now what??!!
As a caregiver, I suppose it's inevitable that, one day, I'll be dealing with incontinence in the elderly. At the moment though, we're dodging that bullet! With the use of a bedside commode and some Depends just in case, I've figured out a way to deal with unexpected urination. One in five individual over the age of 40 suffers from some sort of incontinence (either urgency or overactive bladder) according to the National Association for Continence. The same organization states that at least ...

Elderly Care
Caring for the Elderly
It's not an easy job caring for the elderly, especially if they have some form of dementia. I have worked with the elderly population for a few years, many of them with dementia, and I want to share a few tips with those of you who are caretakers to an elderly person. It's especially difficult if that person is a parent or other relative. My dad had dementia, and it was tough seeing his mind diminish daily.

Handle Alcoholism in Elderly
How to Handle Alcoholism in Elderly
Alcoholism has become prevalent not only in teenagers but also in older people. This can be hard since their body's functioning tends to decline. It will become worst if they are alcoholic. The family members and other people that surround them may also become affected to the situation. That's why proper medical attention, love, and support must be given to them. The Causes: There may be different causes of alcoholism and these vary according to the situations of the elders. Here are some c...

5 common surgeries in the elderly
Common Diseases in elderly - How to prevent it?
As we get older, the cells in our body is also getting older. Body's ability to regenerate is worsening. Degenerative diseases began to haunt during the 60s. Some degenerative diseases can be treated with pills or injections. Elderly affected by diabetes can be treated with anti diabetic pills or using an insulin injection. However, there are some diseases that can't be solved with pills or injections. Some diseases that attack the elderly should be treated with surgery. We must know common s...