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  • What to Donate to the Elderly Senior citizens, often on fixed incomes, can sometimes have difficulty purchasing all the items they need to stay safe and healthy in their homes. Even seniors living in care facilities may find themselves in need of items like new blankets, towels, or toiletry items. Keep ... Continue Reading
  • Myasthenia Gravis in the Elderly Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by weakness of skeletal muscles. The disorder occurs when antibodies destroy the communication between nerves and muscles. With this condition, many older adults may have questions. What is myasthenia gravis ... Continue Reading
  • Involuntary Chewing Motion in Elderly Adults As a caregiver for an elderly adult, especially for one with cognitive or neurological changes, you might observe them constantly chewing even if there's nothing in their mouth. This unintentional chewing motion in older adults is known as phantom chewing or geriatric ... Continue Reading
  • CPR on Elderly: Long-term Side Effects of Resuscitation You often see Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, also known as CPR, on TV and in movies. It’s almost impossible to watch an episode of a medical drama without seeing at least one instance of a patient receiving CPR. In these scenes, the patient is given CPR, possibly shocks from ... Continue Reading
  • Kyphosis: Why Do Some Elderly Adults Walk Bent Over? Have you ever seen an elderly person that almost appeared to have a hunchback and thought to yourself, “I wonder why the elderly walk bent over?” It turns out there is an official name for this condition: kyphosis. What is Kyphosis? Kyphosis is an exaggerated, forward ... Continue Reading
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