January 2023

Six Strategies To Help Dementia Patients Maintain A Healthy Weight

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Weight loss is a common problem among people with neurocognitive disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In earlier stages, likely causes are reduced appetite and forgetting to cook/eat. Later on, difficulty swallowing and reduced recognition of food can play a role. Weight loss can also be caused by medication side effects. Less commonly, weight loss …

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Skin Care Tips for Seniors Living In The Desert

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As we age, it’s normal for our skin to retain less moisture. Older adults tend to have thinner, more sensitive skin. That’s why we encourage our local desert community to create a skin care routine that improves overall hydration. Your skin is the largest organ of your body and it deserves your affection! Skin functions …

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quote: we never know the worth of water till the well is dry

Dehydration Prevention For the Elderly

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Click the link to download a .pdf copy of ElderHealth’s Dehydration Prevention presentation by Melissa Koon, NP. Below is the information from the presentation in blog format. Our bodies are made up of approximately 65% of water. The brain is around 85% water. A Loss of just 1-2% of total body water can impair brain …

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