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Chronic Kidney Disease in Older Adults: Care at Home
Chronic kidney disease means the kidneys no longer filter blood as well as they should. It often has no early symptoms and is found by blood and urine tests, and the care team sets…
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Health Conditions and Medication
Chronic conditions, medication safety and daily health management at home.
Health Conditions and Medication
High Blood Pressure in Older Adults: What the Numbers Mean and How to Check at Home
Blood pressure that stays at 130/80 or higher is high. Check it at home seated, on a bare upper arm, after 5 quiet minutes. A reading…
Health Conditions and Medication
UTI in Older Adults: New Confusion and Other Signs to Know
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 in Older Adults: Causes, Types and Treatment
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
Sleep Problems and Insomnia in Older Adults: Causes, Safe Steps and When to Get Help
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: Causes, Home Relief and When to Call a Doctor
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
Dehydration in Older Adults: Signs, Risks and How to Prevent It
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
Unplanned Weight Loss and Loss of Appetite in Older Adults: Causes and What to Do
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…
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