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Stress Management Techniques for Caregivers of Elderly
Introduction:Caring for the elderly may be gratifying and difficult. Caregivers frequently experience stress due to the physical and emotional demands of their work, which...
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Early Signs and Care Tips
Introduction:Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurological condition attacking millions in the world. It normally affects memory, thinking, and behavior, gradually...
What are Some Tips for Caring for Elderly Loved Ones with Dementia and Alzheimer’s
Introduction: Dementia and Alzheimer'sOne of the bigger challenges in caregiving lies with elderly loved ones who have dementia and Alzheimer's, requiring special, loving...
Sleep Issues in the Elderly: Understanding and Managing Sleep Problems
Introduction:Sleep issues in the elderly are a common yet often overlooked problem that can significantly affect their quality of life. Understanding the causes and...
Optimal Nutrition for the Elderly: Essential Tips for Healthy Aging
Introduction:As we age, our nutritional needs change, making it crucial to prioritize optimal nutrition for the elderly. A well-balanced diet enhances quality of life,...
Ayurveda for Seniors: Harnessing its Timeless Wisdom in Geriatric Care
Introduction:In an era where modern medicine often takes centre stage in healthcare, ancient wisdom quietly but persistently whispers its relevance. Ayurveda, a holistic...
Navigating De Quervain’s Syndrome with Physiotherapy for seniors
Introduction:De Quervain's Syndrome is a painful condition prevalent among elders, characterized by inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist. Statistics...
Rebuilding Independence: The Quiet Triumph of Post-Stroke Rehab for Elderly Survivors
Introduction: Understanding Stroke and Its ImpactImagine your brain as the control centre of your body, directing every movement and thought. Now, picture a sudden roadblock...
Diabetes Management: Understanding Hypoglycaemia in Older Adults
Introduction:Hypoglycaemia, or low blood sugar, is a common concern for older adults, particularly those with diabetes. It occurs when blood sugar levels drop below normal...
Management of Parkinson’s, The KITES Approach
Parkinson's disease is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders among the elderly. It is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and is...
Hip Replacement: On Road to a Complete Recovery
Seamless Post-Surgery Care for Elders with KITES Senior Care.Understanding the Significance of Hip Replacement Surgery for Elderly Individuals.Hip replacement surgery...
The Role of Physiotherapy for Seniors in Managing Chronic Pain
As individuals age, the wear and tear on their bodies can lead to chronic conditions like arthritis, osteoporosis, and muscle degeneration, which often manifest as...
Understanding the Early Signs of Dementia: A Guide for Families
As we age, it's natural for memory and cognitive abilities to undergo subtle changes. However, when these changes become more pronounced and start interfering with daily...
Geriatric Physiotherapy: What Is It and Why It Matters in Senior Care
With increased life expectancy, the number of older adults increases the prevalence of physiotherapy-treatable age-related conditions. Geriatric physiotherapy is a necessity...
The Importance of Socialisation in Geriatric Care at Home
There has been significant research on the importance of socialisation to improve seniors' mental and emotional health. Socialisation in geriatric care at home becomes an...
Understanding Hospice Care: What You Need to Know
Hospice care is a unique facility of high-quality, compassionate care for people suffering from incurable illnesses. The concept's primary goal is to ensure that the...
The role of companionship in elder’s mental health
As individuals enter their senior years, typically beyond the age of 60, they often grapple with a range of health challenges. While significant attention is rightly placed...
Using the SHEEP framework to navigate the challenges of ageing as a woman
Ageing is an inevitable part of life that presents its own set of challenges. As women age, they face a combination of health issues that can significantly impact their...
4 most common preventable conditions of Elders
Shakespeare said, “ OLD AGE IS THE 2nd CHILDHOOD”. After working with Seniors’, I cannot agree more. Below conditions are seen in both age group of below 5 years and above...
5 Simple Tips for Healthy Ageing
As we journey through life, we encounter a host of experiences and challenges that shape who we are. One of the most significant of these is the ageing process, which...
Benefits of Music & Art therapy for Elderly with Alzheimer’s
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but the sooner it’s diagnosed, the easier it is to manage the symptoms. Some treatments revolve around medications and sensory…
Tips for managing Osteoarthritis in the Elderly
Osteoarthritis affects more than 180 million people in India. Even though Arthritis is a common condition amongst the elderly, it is not a normal part of ageing. Arthritis...
How to care for elders during the winter season
Dropping temperatures, cold morning breeze, and chilly nights mark the beginning of the winter season, making it tricky for the Elders. They may need attention and care...
Improve Elderly Health with the help of SuperFoods
What is a SuperFood? Superfoods are nutrient-rich foods that positively impact the health of older people if added to their diet. These enhance our immunity, slow...
Should Ageing Parents Move in with their Adult Children?
Should Ageing Parents Move in with their Adult Children? Many Elders over the age of 65 need physical, mental or financial assistance to lead a dignified life. There comes...
Why Preventive Healthcare is a necessity for the Elderly?
Hippocrates once said," The greatest medicine of all is teaching people how not to need it." With growing advancements in the medical field, people are living longer as even...
Seven Ways to Care for the Elderly with Dementia and Alzheimer’s at Home
Caring for ageing parents gives us a sense of peace and It can be challenging with age-related issues, especially Dementia. While Dementia is not a disease, it is the...
Celebrate Parents Day – Tips for Parental Care
Our Parents are the first teachers that build a strong bridge between us and the world. They provide us with health, security and support. As the years' pass, we start...
How to Prevent ‘Fall’ in the Elderly
India being the second most populated country, over 10% of the population constitutes senior citizens over 60. The elderly in our country face many problems owing to the...
Elder Care Continuum in India
Elder Care Continuum is a terminology that is widely used but least practised in India. During a recent conversation with my physician friend at Auckland, NZ, we discussed...
Ageing Population: Not Yet a Priority to the Government
The Economic survey 2018-19 released a day prior to the India Budget has dealt the issue of ageing in India in detail. In its report “India’s Demography at 2040”, the survey...
Reversed Mortgage-Boon For Senior Citizens
Mr & Mrs Acharya (name changed), our clients, aged 65 and 62 respectively, live alone in their own house (free of any encumbrances) in Bengaluru while their children...
Lifestyle Choices that Might Help Lower your Cancer Risk
Many of us make a New Year’s resolution to eat better, to exercise faithfully, and to live a healthier life. By the end of January, however, it’s easy for these good...
De Quervain Syndrome
De Quervain syndrome (also known as BlackBerry thumb, texting thumb, gamer's thumb, washerwoman's sprain, mother's wrist, or mommy thumb) is apainful inflammation of tendons...
Memory Changes in Normal Ageing
Forgetting a name, plot details of a movie, what groceries we intend to buy etc. are generally considered to be fine and part of aging. As we age we accept such “senior...
Sleep Issues in the Elderly
Sleep plays a critical role in maintaining good health and well-being throughout your lifetime. Getting enough quality sleep, at the right times, can help in maintaining...
Stroke & its Rehabilitation
A stroke occurs when part of the brain loses its blood supply and stops working. A stroke also is called as cerebro-vascular accident (CVA), Transient ischemic attack (TIA),...