Top Health Concerns for Seniors

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Top Health
CONCERNS
FOR SENIORS
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Mobility issues

• Experts attest that nearly half of all people
  over 60 and virtually everyone over age 80
  suffers from osteoarthritis of some kind or
  another. The resulting pain can adversely affect
  the functionality of hips, knees, hands, feet and
  spine and make it difficult for seniors to get
  around. Falls typically increase as well, so
  anything that can be done to lessen pain and
  arthritis-is-helpful.

Tip Pain relievers, gentle exercise, glucosamine
and fish oil can help
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Memory loss

• Forgetfulness is something that increases with
  age, but severe memory loss may indicate
  Alzheimer's disease or dementia. Some forms of
  dementia are temporary, so seniors and caregivers
  need to be in open communication about any memory
  loss issues.

Tip See your doctor to discuss increasing memory
loss.
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Mental health

• Although physical health concerns top most lists
  for seniors, a person's mental health shouldn't
  be undervalued. Many seniors struggle with
  loneliness, anxiety (specifically over health
  concerns, financial needs and end of life
  issues), and the most common mental health issue,
  depression.

Tip Regularly engage with others, be open with
caregivers about financial and medical concerns
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Obesity

• Being overweight or obese increases a person's
  risk of death from numerous maladies including
  type 2 diabetes, heart disease, various types of
  cancers and more. Quality of life is clearly
  affected, and the higher the scale shows, the
  higher risk for serious disease. Although
  changing to a healthy eating lifestyle late in
  life is difficult, it's not impossible.

Tip Educate yourself (or the senior in your
life) about making healthy eating choices and
follow through on a plan to lose weight under
your doctor's supervision
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Heart disease

• As the leading killer of people over 65, heart
  disease is a chronic condition with risk factors.
  Indicators of trouble are high blood pressure,
  high cholesterol, obesity and strokes.

Tip Exercise, eat well, get a good night's rest
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Cancer

• As the second leading cause of death in
  individuals over 65, cancer is a huge concern.
  Catching it early through regular screenings
  (mammogram, colonoscopies, skin checks) is best,
  and many types of cancer are treatable.

Tip Get regular screenings improve quality of
life by working closely with your medical team
and adhering to their healthy senior living
recommendations.
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Other Top Concerns

• Since every individual and his or her health
  concerns are unique, you may have other issues to
  deal with. Some other less but still important
  heath concerns involve osteoporosis, vision and
  eye disease, incontinence, hearing loss, oral
  health, poverty, substance abuse, respiratory
  diseases, environmental quality and access to
  quality medical health care.

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Thank You!
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live-in home care for seniors and elders in
Dayton, OH. We have a team of skilled Caregivers
and devoted Care Managers who work to create
tailored care plans unique as the clients we
serve.
6109 Far Hills Avenue Dayton, Ohio 45459
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