Elderly Care Articles [14]

Caring for elders.

60+ and still sleeping sound

By following good sleep habits even seniors can sleep well

Written by WALTER Bortz II on Elderly Care Discuss | | 25 Aug 2010
Get out of a fall trap

Falls lead to major mishaps and physical disability in old age. Here are eight ways to minimise them

Written by SHEILU Sreenivasan on Elderly Care Discuss | | 10 Jun 2010
Edentulism: Being toothless

Don't let your missing teeth wipe the smile off your face; deal with it effectively

Written by VIJAY Tamhane on Elderly Care Discuss | | 21 Jan 2010
Video:International Day of Older Persons 2009

30-year-old actress Lesley Hart was made up as a 70-year-old as part of an experiment to see how people in Scotland treat the elderly for International Older Persons Day

Written by Team CW on Elderly Care Discuss | | 04 Oct 2009
Elderly care: when crisis strikes

You need much more than calm to handle an emergency concerning your elderly family member: the knowledge of what to do and the support of all the members

Written by AANCHAL Agrawal on Elderly Care Discuss | | 20 May 2009
Elderly Care: For a happy second innings

Ageing can be a positive experience if you know how to deal with it

Written by LALITHA Balasubramanian on Elderly Care Discuss | | 21 Apr 2009
Senior concerns

With ageing come ailments. Identify symptoms at an early stage to avoid emergencies.

Written by ARPITA Dwivedy on Elderly Care Discuss | | 09 Dec 2008
Sensory losses in elders

Though the ageing process is unique for every individual, most of us will experience a drop in the capabilities of our sensory organs when we get really old.

Written by LALITHA Balasubramanian on Elderly Care Discuss | | 06 Aug 2008
Elder Care: Planning is key

To be an efficient caregiver to the elderly, one needs to do a lot of systematic preplanning.

Written by LALITHA Balasubramanian on Elderly Care Discuss | | 11 Jul 2008
Easing communication with elders

As we age, our ability to communicate gets hindered by various afflictions. It is important to recognise and take active steps to ensure effective communication with seniors.

Written by LALITHA Balasubramanian on Elderly Care Discuss | | 12 Apr 2008
Keep the Golden Years Golden

Preventing and treating common old-age problems naturally hold the key to optimal health.

Written by RYAN Harrison on Elderly Care Discuss | | 29 Sep 2007
Field Vision

Many changes occur in the eye, and affect our vision, as we age.

Written by ANUPRITA Kanitkar on Elderly Care Discuss | | 06 Feb 2007
Gut Matters

Age-related problems of the gut are common in the elderly. There is no need to worry, if caregivers are watchful of early symptoms.

Written by SRINIVAS Kakkilaya Bevinje on Elderly Care Discuss | | 30 Jan 2007
Incontinence in elderly

Leaking of urine or faeces needs to be tackled with an open mind.

Written by SRINIVAS Kakkilaya Bevinje on Elderly Care Discuss | | 18 Dec 2006