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… Dental Care for Older Adults On this page: Basic Care Denture Care Basic Care … dementia may need this extra help. Keeping teeth and gums healthy To keep your teeth and gums healthy: Brush and floss … hold the toothbrush. Their hands and fingers may be stiff, painful, or weak. If this is the case: Use an electric …
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… Low Back Pain On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your … . This type of arthritis is usually caused by getting older. When arthritis affects the small joints in the spine, …
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… Preventing Falls in Older Adults On this page: Overview … Eyesight Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Older adults and endurance fitness Last updated March 1, … Be sure to choose exercises that are right for your health, medical condition, fitness level, and fitness goals. … balance, flexibility and muscle strength). To encourage you to stay active, do activities that are enjoyable, …
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… Diabetes: Caregiving for an Older Adult On this page: Overview Overview Caring for an older adult … stress of learning how to manage diabetes and often other health problems. No less important, you need good health and … against the health benefits they offer you? What type of pain relief do you prefer? Helping them make good food …
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… Referred Shoulder Pain On this page: Overview Overview … the pain. Causes of referred shoulder pain may include: Abdominal problems, such as gallstones or pancreatitis . … Injuries Current as of: November 9, 2022 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: William H. Blahd Jr. MD, …
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… Chronic Pelvic Pain On this page: Health Tools Cause What Increases Your …
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… Older adults and resistance training Last updated March 1, … Be sure to choose exercises that are right for your health, medical condition, fitness level, and fitness goals. Activities for healthy, strong muscles and bones should be done at least …
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… Sharing Memories With Older Adults On this page: Overview … Wellness Current as of: February 27, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier MD - …
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… Down Syndrome, Ages 1 to 5 On this page: If … regularly scheduled checkups. In addition to talking about health problems, your doctor may talk with you about … gets along with siblings and has generally acceptable and healthy behaviour. Consider whether there is a need for …
