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Helping Seniors Cope with Pain While Minimizing Medication

Pain management for older adults is complicated, as many seniors have more chronic health conditions. Medication for pain relief often has negative effects on the aging body. There are alternative pain relief methods to effectively help elderly patients manage pain. Many of these methods can be provided at home in a comfortable, familiar setting to … Continue reading

SENIOR NUTRITION – THE THREE BIG CONCERNS

As we age, our bodies require different nutrients and different amounts of particular nutrients. Some studies have found that up to 50 percent of the elderly population suffers from poor nutrition or even malnutrition. Because seniors may have limited mobility, nutrition becomes a two-fold challenge – 1. exercise to burn off calories is onerous, and … Continue reading