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: Health history and review of all current medicines Review of any family history of dementia and ... and exercise regularly Get plenty of sleep Limit alcohol intake Take all medicines ... Alzheimer disease;dementia;cognitive function;elderly;senior citizen;senior health;family history;mental status;62

by medicines for depression, antihistamines, decongestants, pain killers, diuretics, and high blood ... can develop tooth decay. Your dentist can prescribe a medicine to help your salivary glands work ... dental care;seniors dental care;seniors gum disease;seniors dentures;seniors dry mouth;2750

Watch this to learn some practical tips for seniors on how to exercise safely. Exercise Safety ... Tips for Seniors As we age exercise is one of the most important things we can do for our overall ... exercise;lifestyle;nutrition;seniors;WN03561_eng

cancer Medicine side effects Teeth or denture problems that make biting and chewing ... have trouble chewing or swallowing Medicines to help with digestive problems Having protein ... 60083;Aging and Nutrition Problems;nutrition management seniors;senior weight;senior nutrition;nutrition support seniors;failure to thrive

(chronic) health condition or take certain medicines that interfere with how the body normally responds ... to heat. Some medicines also restrict the body's ability to sweat. But you can still enjoy a safe ... keep cool;heat illness;seniors beat heat;handle heat illnesses;Heat stress;heat fatigue;heat cramps;heat exhaustion;heat illnesses symptoms;2928

older adult. Take the Senior Oral Health Test Getting older can affect your oral health. Some ... by taking this quiz. 1. All people eventually lose their teeth as they age. You didn't ... oral health; dental care; senior oral health; tooth decay; oral hygiene; brushing; flossing;

sites online. Buy a year-long membership Save up for an annual family membership or season ... There are many fun, low-cost activities to help families make memories and enjoy each other's

: Confusion, mood changes, fatigue, or falls could all be linked to substance misuse. Forging a new ... pain? Bring up all your symptoms. Mention behavior changes, such as being irritable or not ... seniors; overdose; prescription drugs;

*Depression Suicide Seniors ... healthcare provider looks at all of these factors. They should refer your family member or friend to a mental ... role. Genes. Depression does run in families. Life stress. Life stresses can also

Twenty-five percent of all people in the United States with AIDS are age 50 or older. Find out ... more about AIDS and older adults by taking this quiz. Take the Seniors and HIV/AIDS Quiz

important. To assess how much you know about good nutrition, take this quiz. Take the Senior ... foods that you put in the refrigerator. Medicines also can affect the way foods taste

*West Nile Virus ... Understanding West Nile Virus ... unknown. Not all organ donors are tested for West Nile virus. All blood is screened for the virus ... The West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes. The West Nile virus can infect humans, birds ... West Nile Virus;p08120

*Eye Health Seniors ... For Seniors: Taking Care of Your Eyes ... vision loss could be prevented. For Seniors: Don't Take Your Eyes for Granted Imagine what life ... , diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and dry eye syndrome can all rob you of your sight. It's best to

over 50 doesn't mean you can't be fit. Learn more about senior fitness by taking this quiz. Take ... the Senior Fitness Quiz You don't have to be reminded about the aging process. It's inevitable ... senior fitness; exercise; exercise and aging; aerobic exercise; strength training;

lead to isolation from others, depression, or the use of more medicines or alcohol. And all these ... ) health conditions? Do you take 3 or more medicines? Have you felt depressed recently ... 89321;hos1041;Preventing Falls;Accident Prevention;hospital care;geriatrics;gerontology;elders;elder;elderly;senior;seniors;fall risks

*Medicine Taking an Active Role ... . Keep a list of all your medicines. Keep a copy in your wallet or in a secure app on your ... electronic device. Let family members know where to find a list of your current medicines. Use the sample ... Health;Promotion;Medication;Self-care;lifestyle;Senior;medicine;generic;vitamins;herbal;remedies ... ;pharmacist;chart;active;role;medicines;82091;medication refill;medicine refill;medication disposal;medicine disposal;safe medicine disposal;refill

blame it on a “senior moment.” These kinds of issues are sometimes caused by attention-deficit ... or get distracted during conversations? Don’t be too quick to blame it on a “senior moment.” These

Midwestern states. It has been reported in all lower 48 states in the U.S. West Nile virus is ... West Nile fever is an illness caused by a virus. The virus is spread by mosquito bites. It

manage stress D. All of the above 4. Which of these ... answer is All of these activities are a form of exercise. Even doing these low- to -moderate ... exercise; fitness; senior fitness; aerobic exercise; strength training; calisthenics; heart rate; heart disease; stretching;

Answer this one: West Nile virus belongs to a group of viruses known as flaviviruses. How are ... these viruses spread? Take the West Nile Virus Quiz Prevention is the best way to deal with ... West Nile virus; flavivirus; infectious disease; mosquito; West Nile virus infection;