Side effects are well-known and even expected with most prescription and over-the-counter medications. However, many don’t realize that these consequences have a more profound effect in the elderly body. As caretakers in the assisted living industry, it is important to know your clientele and note any physical changes, changes in disposition or behavior that may […]
As we age, we are more likely to encounter health and wellness challenges, but also experience more serious repercussions from these challenges. In particular, dizziness and balance disorders, including vertigo, are a cause for concern. These kinds of disorders are a strong predictor of falls in the elderly, which is the leading cause of […]
In our previous blog, we discussed various eye conditions that can affect our elderly population. In addition to those conditions, having diabetes only further complicates eye health. Because diabetes in itself is such a prevalent disease, Assisted Living Education has devoted an entire blog to diabetic eye disease and some preventative measures we can take […]
As we age, it’s natural to experience a deterioration in body systems, to a certain extent. In particular, vision problems are prevalent, especially in the 60+ crowd. As early as age 40, many people tend to notice a change in their vision or eye health. For our elderly residents in assisted living facilities, many of […]
In our last blog, we discussed osteoporosis, as May is National Osteoporosis Prevention & Awareness Month. May is also American Stroke Month! Because the risk of stroke doubles each decade after age 55 (American Heart Association), prevention and early care are crucial in a positive, long-term prognosis for our elderly residents. Assisted Living Education is […]
Because May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month, Assisted Living Education is sharing some of our insights and suggestions in helping prevent and protect our elderly residents against dangers related to osteoporosis. In an assisted living facility, it is crucial to take a proactive approach in safeguarding our residents. The International Osteoporosis Foundation estimates […]
Safety is a number one priority in residential care facilities. With elderly residents, extra precautions must be observed as their physical bodies, health, and frame of mind are more susceptible to injury. Elder falls are of special concern, as a reported one third of the population over 65 will fall each year, and those over […]
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is an increasingly prevalent topic in elder health care and studies, often with new information and research seen in news headlines weekly or monthly. Assisted Living Education covers some of these new discoveries in the latest research movements for Alzheimer’s treatments. A good portion of these research and technologies are still in […]
With the current prevalence of Alzheimer’s affecting 1 in 10 of anyone over age 65, and over half of people over 85, it’s no surprise the disease has been at the forefront of conversations lately in elderly healthcare. Here, Assisted Living Education shares some of the common current therapies used in treating Alzheimer’s or other […]
The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that in 2015, 5.1 million Americans 65 or older had Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). With this in mind, AD and other forms of dementia are some of the most common conditions professionals will encounter in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility. Dementia “Dementia” is a generic term encompassing loss of memory […]
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