Understanding diarrhoea in older adults
Diarrhoea in older adults demands urgent attention, preventing diarrhoea needs steady daily habits that reduce infection risk and support gut health.
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Health Conditions Series
This series of blogs is about common ageing-related health conditions. It covers the background knowledge, how to live with the conditions, and most importantly, how you can prepare early while you are still able.
Preventing frailty with actionable strategies
Preventing frailty requires consistent habits and timely support. Strong muscles, balanced nutrition, social activity, and regular health checks form the foundation. Technology adds structure and early warning.
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Frailty is the next major global challenge
Frailty is a multidimensional syndrome reflecting the body’s reduced ability to cope with stress. It affects physical, cognitive, and social functions, leading to higher risks of falls, hospitalization, and dependency.
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Why familiarity matters in dementia care?
Changing the environment or social circle of a demented elderly person should be avoided unless essential for safety or health.
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The dangers of crushing medicines for the elderly
Crushing medicines may seem like a simple solution, but it carries real risks. Safe administration requires understanding the purpose and formulation of each drug.
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Understanding behavioural changes with dementia
Untreated behavioural changes can worsen the patient’s condition and quality of life. It may increase risk of injury, accelerate cognitive decline, and cause severe caregiver stress.
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Hip fractures, a silent threat to independence
Elderly patients recover slowly after hip fractures, often losing independence and confidence. Each fall can change a life forever.
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Muscle weakness (Myopathy) in the elderly
Myopathy in older adults is more than muscle weakness; it threatens independence and quality of life.
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Responding to Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)
TIA should always be treated as an emergency. Even if symptoms fade, the brain has been warned. Delays in response increase the risk of a full stroke, which can cause irreversible damage.
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Management of scabies for the elderly person
Globally, the World Health Organization estimates over 200 million scabies cases at any time. Outbreaks are frequent in long-term care facilities and nursing homes due to close living arrangements.
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