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Practical answers about home care, Medicaid and caring for a parent in New York City — written by our coordinators and reviewed by Anna Klyauzova, MSN, RN.
Health Conditions and Medication
A UTI in an older adult can cause burning and urgency, but sometimes the first change is sudden confusion or fever. Confusion has many causes, so…
Health Conditions and Medication
Urinary incontinence, accidental leaking of urine, is common in older adults but is not a normal part of aging. It has several types and causes, and…
Health Conditions and Medication
Adults 65 and older need about 7 to 8 hours of sleep, says the CDC. Sleep gets lighter with age, but ongoing trouble sleeping has causes…
Health Conditions and Medication
Constipation in older adults means fewer than three bowel movements a week or hard stools that are hard to pass. It is common, often tied to…
Health Conditions and Medication
Older adults dehydrate more easily because thirst fades and some medicines raise fluid loss. Dry mouth, dark urine and dizziness are warning signs, and confusion, fainting…
Health Conditions and Medication
Losing weight without trying, such as 10 pounds or 5% of body weight over 6 to 12 months, is a warning sign in an older adult…
Health Conditions and Medication
Aggression in dementia usually has a cause, often pain, illness, fear, noise or an unmet need. Check those first, stay calm, do not argue, keep everyone…
Health Conditions and Medication
Six in 10 people with dementia wander at least once. A steady routine, door alerts and ID help, but never lock the person in. If someone…
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