Last week we discussed ideal meal plan for a normal elderly & how following a diet can help your loved ones in the long term. In response to the constant feedback received from our readers, this article covers an ideal meal plan for elderly suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is […]
As people age, most of them tend to lose interest in food. Consumption pattern of the loved one starts getting impacted leading to several diseases. One particular concern in the elderly is obtaining sufficient fluid intake. Following retirement it’s not uncommon for people to drink less, as they no longer have scheduled coffee breaks at […]
Urinary Incontinence (UI) affects men and women of all ages, but is particularly common among the elderly. Since UI is accompanied by the urge for frequent toileting, it increases risk of falls by as much as 25% and bone fracture by as much as 35% amongst the elderly. While medical treatments for UI are popular […]
If you wish to take care of your elderly loved ones at home try to make them as much safe & comfortable as possible. It would help reduce stress for you, as well as, your loved-ones. If your loved-ones feel more secure, less is the likelihood of them getting confused, aggressive, or agitated. Here are […]
Changes in physical and mental functioning can lead to feelings of frustration, hostility and anger. This is exactly what happens with your elderly parents or grandparents as they tend to age. While many amongst us try to help their parents; some might get into abusing them either verbally or physically. However, it may worsen the […]
World Elder Abuse Awareness day falls on June 15, i.e. tomorrow. Since most of us will be busy in celebrating the Father’s day, which apparently falls on same day, we decided to do something different. We take a quick look at some of the harsh facts about elderly abuse in India and try to make […]
In developed countries senior citizens are treated with care and concern giving cognizance to their special life circumstances. Almost all developed countries issue a Social Security ID card that entitles the cardholder to avail of benefits at shops, service centres and products exclusively meant for senior citizens. These also include certain important senior citizen services […]
While a lot of people in the country criticize the steps taken by the Government of India for welfare of senior citizens for not being enough, many people are not aware about the existing benefits. We try to bring out list of benefits that can be utilized by senior citizens in India especially when they […]
As people age, it becomes increasingly important for them to see a dentist regularly. After all, a person’s dental health can say a lot about their overall health. Practicing good dental hygiene habits and visiting a dentist at least twice a year is important. Unfortunately, many elderly people skip out on visits to the dentist […]
While life has its own way of managing change, transition from an independent lifestyle to Retirement Living does not always come naturally. It’s a choice that can only be made with proper support, advice, and information especially in a country like India where transition is resisted primarily due to cultural reasons. The mindset is such […]