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… Driving a Car After a Stroke On this page: Overview Overview After a stroke, problems with your vision, speech, or ability to move can change your … and others. Talk with your doctor and your loved ones about driving. Also, check with your motor vehicle department …
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… Depression in Older Adults On this page: Related … Depression is a mental health condition that causes you to feel sad, lose interest in activities that you used … other adults. But older adults also may feel confused or forgetful and stop seeing friends and doing things. They may …
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… Frailty in Older Adults On this page: Overview Overview Growing older often means getting tired faster and moving slower than before. But some … for them to recover when they get sick or injured. How can you care for a frail older adult? You can help care for a …
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… Getting started Last updated March 1, 2024 Overview Just like deciding on whether you want to become more physically active, how to get started is also up to you! Think about what activities you enjoy, what times of …
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… Healthy Aging: Is It Time to Stop Driving? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may … about them. Healthy Aging: Is It Time to Stop Driving? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your …
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… Older adults and flexibility Last updated December 1, 2016 … physical activity contributes to healthy aging by reducing your risk of disease and helping you feel better and live longer. By slowly increasing your …
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… Getting Enough Fibre On this page: Overview Related … and help control blood sugar levels. And it may help you reach and stay at a healthy weight. What is the … fibre? In general, experts recommend that men ages 19 and older try to get 38 grams of fibre a day. Women ages 19 and …
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… Getting Enough Potassium On this page: Overview Related … is a mineral. It helps keep the right mix of fluids in your body. It also helps your nerves, muscles, and heart … years 2,300 mg Males, 14–18 years 3,000 mg Females, 19 and older 2,600 mg Males, 19 and older 3,400 mg If you are …
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… Head Injury, Age 4 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … If you think the wound may need stitches, it's best to get them within 8 hours of the injury. Yes Bleeding wound No … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
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… Coughs, Age 12 and Older On this page: Overview Check Your Symptoms Self-Care Preparing For Your Appointment … such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is getting worse or that you have an infection. Stomach acid … an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You …
