Alex Bettencourt - May 19, 2010
Most adults need six to eight hours of sleep, but as people get older they don’t sleep as well. Sleep problems in the elderly are a result of several factors. Seniors do not spend as much time in deep sleep.
They are easily woken by the slightest noise, and cannot fall back asleep. Frequent trips to the bathroom, and long naps during the day can keep them awake as well. Although naps feel great and are a great way to deal with boredom, they interfere with a good nights sleep.
Poor sleep patterns can lead to health problems in the elderly. Seniors that do not sleep well are more likely to get sick, be exhausted, be grumpy, have memory problems and experience a flare up of chronic health problems. (more…)
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Alex Bettencourt - April 19, 2010
When we get older our eating habits change and we sometimes lose our appetite. This can lead to under-nutrition and too much weight loss.
Luckily there are ways to help. Check out this Prezi below on appetite loss and learn about the three most successful strategies to get your loved one’s eating habits back on track:
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Deborah Leader, RN, BSN, PH - August 4, 2009
Are you a senior getting ready to go on a much deserved vacation? Whether you are cruising the Caribbean, playing your best hand in Vegas, or going on a safari in South Africa, knowing the four P’s of senior travel is essential to every senior trip:
Pre-Planning
Leave spur of the moment and impulsive traveling to the younger generation. Seniors should pre-plan all lengthy travel.
-Learn about the climate, language and culture of your chosen destination.
-Find out where the local medical facilities are located.
-Don’t forget to purchase travel insurance; it’s better to be safe than sorry.
-If you are disabled and need oxygen, wheelchair or guide-dog accommodations, make them in advance, with both the airline and the hotel in which you are staying. (more…)
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Deborah Leader, RN, BSN, PH - July 30, 2009
Thanks to the Department of Transportation (DOT), traveling with oxygen has never been easier. On May 13, 2009, a new ruling went into effect allowing oxygen-dependent passengers to carry their own portable oxygen concentrators on-board all U.S. flights and international flights beginning and ending in the United States. The only catch, the concentrators must be approved by the DOT.
In light of the new ruling, passengers must still meet certain pre-boarding conditions including advance check-ins, having a fully charged battery for 150% of flight time, a doctor’s statement of medical necessity and properly packaged extra batteries. (more…)
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