Palliative care is not necessarily end-of-life care
Palliative care is a care that provides comfort, relief, and support to individuals facing serious illnesses or conditions.
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Health Matters
This category includes common ageing-related health information, such as chronic illnesses, diet, caregiving, and many more.
Taking supplements doesn’t mean you are unwell
Supplement is not the same as medicine. Taking the right supplements can help to overcome the deficiency in health.
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Is ageing-in-place the best solution?
The surge of ageing population and limited supply of eldercare facilities have led to the emerging of a new concept called ageing-in-place.
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Strategies in coping with loneliness and social isolation in old age
Loss of a spouse or close friends, retirement, health issues, or difficulty leaving the house can lead to loneliness and social isolation.
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How does Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs apply to the elderly?
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs consists of five different levels, with the most basic needs at the bottom of the pyramid and the most complex needs at the top.
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Polypharmacy problems in older adults
Polypharmacy increases the risk of adverse reactions through drug interactions which can lead to hospitalization, disability, or even death.
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Pressure ulcer may not be an old age problem
Pressure ulcer is a comon problem in elderly who are bedridden or wheelchair-bound. Long-term exertion of pressure is one of the root causes.
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Maintaining oral care for the elderly population
Oral care is important especially for the ageing population to maintain good nutrition and quality of life.
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Fall can be detrimental to an elderly
A fall to an elderly is a combination of weak muscles, slow coordination and responses, poor vision, change in blood pressure, etc.
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What eye care you need before you age?
Eye care is crucial to maintain good quality of life especially when we age. Many eye conditions are preventable if we seek treatment early.
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