Understanding why seniors may exhibit aggression in their later years is crucial to providing effective care and support. While there are many potential triggers, it’s equally important to focus on solutions and strategies for managing these behaviors. In this article, we’ll explore the common causes of aggression in older adults, including physical health issues, environmental factors, and social triggers. We’ll…
Aging produces several health consequences, such as frail bones, poor balance, a decrease in personal care, and a loss of taste. When older adults lose their sense of taste, they don’t eat as much and fail to receive the nutrients their bodies need. Each taste bud, which appears as a bump on the surface of the tongue, contains specialized cells…
Thinning skin occurs naturally with age—making bruising a common incident among seniors. Most bruising is not a medical concern and goes away within 2 to 4 weeks. Still, it alleviates some concern when caregivers are aware of the potential causes of bruising in their elderly care recipients. How do bruises occur? An injury can cause capillaries, which are small blood…
It’s not uncommon for older adults to experience a persistent runny nose, sometimes without having a cold or allergy. For many seniors, this can be a persistent frustration that impacts daily life and overall comfort. Seasonal flu typically comes and goes, but when you observe your elderly family member grappling with ongoing symptoms like a perpetually runny nose, nasal congestion,…
A bad fall can happen to anyone. However, seniors are more susceptible to falling due to the natural effects of aging and falls can cause major injuries in seniors, and even death. If you are worried about your elderly loved one and want to prevent them from experiencing slips and falls, encourage them to start investing their time in exercise…
You already know that aging is accompanied by sagging skin, deepening wrinkles, thinning bones etc. But are you aware that as you age your immunity gets compromised? Seniors with a weak immune system are more prone to getting infections and serious health problems. They may also find themselves dealing with either a mild or a chronic cough. In such conditions,…
Skin tears are not uncommon in the older population. Aging causes skin to lose its elasticity, making it more susceptible to tears. Even minor trauma to a senior’s skin can lead to a skin tear. When a tear occurs, it’s important for caregivers to treat their care recipient’s skin promptly. What are skin tears? Wrinkled, aged skin is thin and…
When summer comes around, seniors like to enjoy activities outdoors. However, the heat is more dangerous for the elderly, as they have a higher chance of becoming too hot very quickly due to their body not regulating heat as well as it used to. Therefore, it is important for seniors and their caregivers to take precautions to prevent heat stroke,…
