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. Why falls may happen You may feel dizzy or drowsy from the medicines you take. This may ... lead to a fall. Common medicines that cause these side effects include medicines for blood pressure ... ;elder;elderly;senior;seniors;fall risks;patient safety attendant

, ride your bike, visit a local park for a hike, or simply go for a walk. These are all great ... senior centers to the Y. Taking some time to stretch every day can also help keep your joints ... aging;exercise;senior living;balance and strength;4506

*West Nile Virus Antibody Blood ... with your healthcare provider. Be sure your healthcare provider knows about all medicines, herbs ... This is a blood test that checks for West Nile virus, an infection that usually affects birds ... West Nile virus;WNV;viral infection;blood test;antibodies

*West Nile Virus ... Nile virus occurs all over the U.S. But most mosquitoes don't carry the virus. And most people who ... West Nile virus is an illness that mainly affects birds. But an infected mosquito can spread ... 89207;west nile virus;virus, west nile;west nile virus, spread;west nile virus, symptoms;west nile ... virus, diagnosis;west nile virus, treatment;west nile virus, prevention

*ALL Ch ... lymphoblastic leukemia. When Your Child Has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) Your child has ... been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). It's also called acute lymphocytic leukemia ... 40353;40353;when your child has acute lymphoblastic leukemia;acute lymphoblastic anemia, child;ALL ... , child;ALL risk factors, child;ALL symptoms, child;ALL diagnosis, child;ALL treatment, child;ALL long-term concerns, child;ALL coping, child

Having a health problem can make you more likely to fall. Taking certain kinds of medicines ... make you more likely to fall. Taking certain kinds of medicines may also raise your risk for falls. So ... ;elderly;senior;seniors;falling;movement;balancing;balance;vision;vertigo;dizziness;fall risks;risk;prevent falls;fall prevention

focused on helping people with everyday activities such as dressing, showering, taking medicines, or ... independent senior living or a retirement community. ALs may have different levels of care based on a ... AL;Assisted Living;senior living;eldercare;elder care;622

: Join a club or visit a senior center. Go to religious services. Organize a potluck or game of ... age, you can keep reaping those rewards. Balance, flexibility, strength, and endurance all come from ... ;elders;elder;elderly;senior;seniors;mobility;mobile;move;moving around;disabled;disability;caregiving;fall prevention exercise

*ALL Diagnosis ... If your healthcare provider thinks you might have ALL, you will need certain exams and tests ... to confirm your diagnosis. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Diagnosis  How is acute ... acute lymphocytic leukemia;ALL;immunophenotyping and ALL;cytogenetic analysis and ALL;balld1a

with your healthcare provider about the best exercises for you. Call senior centers or health ... clubs about exercise programs. If needed, have a family member watch you walk every so often to ... ;Accidental Falls;Fall;Exercise Aerobic;geriatrics;gerontology;elders;elder;elderly;senior;seniors

, heart disease, cancer, and COPD are common problems that cause fatigue. Medicines and some treatments ... can also review what medicines you’re taking and side effects they may cause. Ask about an ... fatigue and aging;aging;brain health;sarcopenia;aging and nutrition;cognitive changes;senior cognition;61150

D. All of the above 2. Blame the ... D. All of the above 3. As fat ... fitness; exercise; senior fitness; aerobic exercise; strength training; weightlifting; weight management; body fat; body mass index;

with you at all times. Or talk with your healthcare provider about how to set up a home monitoring ... making your home safer. What to do if you fall Above all, try to stay calm: If you start to ... ;elderly;senior;seniors;mobility;mobile;move;moving around;disabled;disability;caregiving for elderly;home fall prevention;fall risks

*ALL Tx ... all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL): Treatment ... take in all of the information. It helps to be prepared. Make a list of questions and bring them to ... adult acute lymphocytic leukemia;treatment for ALL;ALL;BALLT1

activity, housework, and visiting with friends and family had the lowest risk. Today’s actions matter ... senior center. Volunteer for a cause you care about, whether it’s an animal rescue group or an ... exercise; housework; connection; social activity; cognitive problems; dementia; Alzheimers; volunteer; friends; family

. Hire someone or ask friends or family to help with harder tasks. Remove hazards Remove ... family or friends. Get professional help installing grab bars. They can be unsafe if not installed ... ;gerontology;elders;elder;elderly;senior;seniors;preventing falls at home;making your home safe;preparing

through family, community activities, senior groups, or a religious affiliation. If you see signs of ... Depression in older adults is often not diagnosed. That's because of stereotypes that family, caregivers

think about. But for each of us, our lives must come to an end. Advances in medicine may help us live ... comfortable and functional as possible to the end of life. Counseling helps people and families come to

restrictions. Medicaid is a joint federal and state medical assistance program for people and families with ... break for a family caregiver. In-home services can include help with personal care, such as bathing and