Dental & Mouth Concerns Dry mouth is an abnormal dryness of the mucus membranes in the mouth. This happens when there isn’t enough saliva or the composition of the saliva changes. Dry mouth is common in the elderly. Signs & Symptoms * Dry, parched feeling in the mouth * Lack of saliva * Problems with […]
First Aid Dehydration is when the body loses too much water and needed minerals (electrolytes). Signs & Symptoms For Severe Dehydration * Severe thirst (sometimes). * Sunken and dry eyes. Tearless eyes. (Infants may not show this sign.) * Dry mouth, tongue, and lips. * No urine or a low amount of urine that is
Skin Conditions The skin naturally becomes drier with age. The body produces less oil and moisture. The skin also becomes thinner and less elastic. Signs & Symptoms * Itchy skin. The skin can be red from scratching it. * Chapped skin * Skin that cracks, peels, and/or flakes Causes, Risk Factors & Care * Aging
Brain & Nervous System Dementias are brain diseases. They result in a decline of all areas of mental ability. This includes learning, memory, problem solving, behaviors, and language. Signs & Symptoms Symptoms of most forms of dementia usually appear slowly over time. However, with a certain form, multi- infarct dementia, the onset of symptoms can
Skin Conditions Signs & Symptoms * Itchy skin. The skin can be red from scratching it. * Chapped skin. * Skin cracks, peels, and/or flakes. Causes * Aging. The body naturally produces less oil and moisture. * Cold winter weather. Dry air or heat. * Washing the skin often. Using harsh skin products. * Chronic
Dental & Mouth Concerns If you dread going to the dentist, ask about anxiety-reducing techniques you can use to help stay calm and relaxed. Some effective strategies follow. * Tell your dentist how you feel. Some dentists are trained in helping anxious patients overcome fear of dental procedures. * Ask if you can listen to
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Taking care of your teeth and gums helps your teeth last a lifetime. Brush and floss your teeth twice a day. Get a dental exam once or twice a year. If you have not seen a dentist in over a year, schedule a dental exam today. Dental problems affect more than
Mature Health: Over Age 50 Forget the image of dentures sitting in a glass of water next to the bed! Dentures require active care, not just a nightly soak. Improper denture care leads to bad breath, unsightly stains, diseased gums, and damage to the dentures. Daily dental hygiene should include these measures. * Brush your
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Diabetes Education Step 1: Lose weight if you are overweight. * People at risk of type 2 diabetes may be able to delay or prevent it by losing five to seven percent of their total body weight. * Aim to lose one pound a week. * Ask family and friends to support you. Step 2:
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Diabetes Education Diabetes is too much sugar (glucose) in the blood. Glucose needs to get into the cells to be used for energy. Insulin is the hormone needed for glucose to get from the blood into the cells. Diabetes results when no insulin is made, not enough insulin is made, or the body does not
