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Senior Living September 9, 2019

How Much Water Should Senior Citizens Drink?

Our bodies need water to perform basic functions like digestion, excretion, circulation. Our body would slowly start failing us if we donot provide it with the fluid requirement it needs. And this is what we call dehydration. Dehydration is when the body doesnot have as much fluid within the vells and blood vessels as it should. Generally, our body gains fluid through what we eat and drink. It loses fluid through urination, sweating and other bodily functions. But when we lose more fluid than we take in, our body can become dehydrated. When a person starts to get dehydrated, the body is designed to signal thirst. The kidneys concentrate the urine so that less water is lost that way.

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Senior Living September 9, 2019

Step Into A Happier Old-Age; Walking And Its Benefits To The Elderly

Long ago, walking was the only form of transportation available for humans. Persons across age groups walked extensively to get from one place to another. The modern times have bought us the luxury of technology, which has made us notably less active than our ancestors. We have designed workout regimes, diet plans and optimized meals to live half as healthy as they did. But we've forgotten that the basic movements of a human body are an exercise by itself.

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Senior Living July 27, 2019

Interesting Ways To Add Fun To Your Retirement Years

After decades of work, stress and the efforts of putting food on the table for the family, retirees finally get complete freedom and control over how they spend their time. They finally get free time away from the stress of work to explore something new. However, due to limited mobility and dwindling circle of friends, they often remain confined to their homes complaining about being bored, restless, disconnected, and discontented during their retirement years.

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Senior Living July 27, 2019

Why Is It Important To Remain Active During The Golden Years

The golden year's post-retirement has ceased to fill one's heart with dread. As opposed to stigmatic thinking of yesteryear, the post-retirement days can be a happy and enriching time. Earlier, there was fear and stigma associated with growing old and being retired and included aspects such as secluded living, memory loss, sickness and being unable to positively contribute to society. But, these are not so, in fact, post-retirement there are so many things that you can do to live an enriching and happy life.

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Senior Living July 20, 2019

Pain Management- An Integral Aspect Of Senior Health Care

The elderly population presents many challenges to medical practitioners, including severe and declining physical and medical conditions. The biggest myth is that pain is normal in elderly people. Many seniors feel that it's normal to feel pain as a part of growing old and so they do not report it on time. Pain in the elderly are either untreated or under-treated and these have a profound impact on their quality of life. Pain is one of the feared complications that accompany old age. It has a severe impact on the mood and functionality and often results in depression, anxiety, social isolation and sleep disturbances. Lack of training, inappropriate pain assessment and reluctance to prescribe opioid medicines also result in many elders living with chronic pain. There are various options for pain management available that can be used to manage varying levels and durations of pain for the elderly.

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Senior Living July 10, 2019

Easy Exercises For The Elderly To Keep Them Fit

Many people believe that exercise is for the young. But have you seen Arnold Schwarzenegger? He just turned 71 and is still going strong. No matter your age, it's never too late to get started. Statistics show that at least 70% of the elderly spend an average of 10 hours a day sitting or lying down. As a result, they tend to slow down and become sedentary with age. Working out even for 10 minutes a day can improve balance, agility, and mental health. This can include walking and stretching a little bit of time every day to improve strength, flexibility, and balance.

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Senior Living July 10, 2019

5 Question Seniors Must Ask While Living Alone

A survey conducted by Delhi based NGO Agewell foundation found that one-fourth of the elderly population is staying alone. This number is particularly high in urban cities where the nuclear family is the norm. It was also observed that many older persons preferred living with their similarly aged spouse or alone. This, in essence, shows that they value their freedom and independence. But issues start arising as the age progresses and they become financially and physically dependent on others for their well being.

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Senior Living July 10, 2019

How The Retired Young Can Seize Their Retirement Days With Renewed Vigor?

They say every house tells a story about the people residing in it. So, what if you could write a new chapter of your life's story in a beautiful new home? A chapter that you are about to unravel with retirement. Most people associate retirement with a tinge of relief, it is in fact, a phase that you can look forward to. It's the phase that allows you to discover new things about yourself, learn new hobbies and spend quality time with yourself and your family.

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Senior Living May 30, 2019

Managing Dietary Restrictions For Elders On A Day To Day Basis

Managing Dietary Restrictions For Elders On A Day To Day Basis

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Senior Living May 30, 2019

Why Retirement Homes Are A Smart Investment If You Are Turning 50?

Retirement homes are emerging from the disdain that clouded their existence. Owning a home is considered one of life's milestones and now, investing in a retirement home is an integral aspect of retirement planning. There are definite physical limitations that the growing age presents and staying in a luxurious retirement home can help manage these to quite an extent. Investing in a retirement home is therefore an important milestone as you approach the golden years.

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