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Are Your Senior Clients Safe during the Summer Temperatures?

Apr222015dueberflusshydration, Hyperthermia, senior, senior care, seniors, summer, temperatures

Summer temperatures can pose a danger to older adults. Working or playing in the sun, spending time in an un-ventilated home, or sitting in a closed vehicle can result in uncomfortable and even dangerous temperatures.   As we grow older, our bodies are less efficient at regulating temperature. Especially at risk are people with health problems such as cardiovascular disease,…

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The Importance of Hydration in Preserving Joints and Preventing Falls

Apr222015dueberflussfall prevention, hydration, senior

Proper hydration is one of the most essential aspects of maintaining good functionality of the joints and organs in the body. Many of the body’s essential nutrients are delivered through water. Some of our joints, such as the knees have no blood supply and rely solely on nutrients from water to maintain proper function. In the elderly, hydration is especially…

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