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How You Can Help Older Adults Stay Connected

… Getting Started Many older adults live by themselves. They might be older … age or ability, even the smallest of things can help older adults feel connected to the …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Understanding gender differences

… a person's health, happiness and safety. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … men to live in a residential care facility where abuse may occur from staff, volunteers …

Preventing abuse and neglect of older adults

… happiness, safety and financial security. Older adults can experience different kinds of harm … are eligible for Neglect refers to situations where a person has a duty to provide care or …

Abuse and neglect of older adults Information for family caregivers

… Series Eighty per cent of caregiving for older adults is provided by families, usually by a … and tension. What types of abuse or neglect can happen to older adults? Abuse and neglect …

Grief Helping Older Adults With Grief

… Actionset Overview Older adults may not experience or express grief in … feelings about a previous greater loss. How can you help an older adult who is grieving? …

Physical Activity as You Get Older

… active for a long time, you may have no idea where to start. The important thing is to take … and balance exercises has health benefits for older adults. It can: Improve blood pressure. …

Healthy eating and healthy aging for adults

… important to eat well as I age? Eating well can help you stay healthy, strong and … slow or reverse frailty. Frailty is when older adults have reduced function and health. That …

Preventing Falls in Older Adults

… Overview Every year, thousands of older adults fall and hurt themselves. Falls are one … member or friend. Have one person who knows where you are. Preventing outdoor falls These …

Coping With Changing Sleep Patterns as You Get Older

… Sleep patterns naturally change as you get older. Older adults often have ongoing sleep problems. … use, and stress from major life changes can lead to chronic sleep problems. This may …

Urinary Tract Infections UTIs Risks for Older Adults

… Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in older women and men. Things that make older adults more likely to develop UTIs include: An … stay or living in a long-term care centre, where the person may have a urinary catheter …