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… abuse is the most commonly reported type of abuse that people may experience in later life. It accounts for over … for proper housing, good nutrition, medication and healthy activities. How can abuse and neglect be prevented? …
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… Overview Overview Older adults and people with long-term diseases often need to take a lot of … make sure each of them has your list. Healthy Aging Questions to Ask About Your Medicines Reducing … make sure each of them has your list. Healthy Aging Questions to Ask About Your Medicines Reducing …
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… regularly is an important way to help keep their skin healthy. It can help prevent infections, and it's a good … can, try to let the person choose when they bathe. Younger people who have no problems with blood flow can bathe more … regularly is an important way to help keep their skin healthy. It can help prevent infections, and it's a good …
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… Stay connected to your family, friends, and other caring people in your life. Get regular exercise. It can help you … how you feel after you breathe this way. Caution: Some people get dizzy the first few times they try roll … Stay connected to your family, friends, and other caring people in your life. Get regular exercise. It can help you …
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… you are doing other regularly occurring activities, like eating a meal or getting ready for bed. This will make it … directed. How to handle missed doses. Even the most careful people miss a dose now and then. Talk with your doctor about … you are doing other regularly occurring activities, like eating a meal or getting ready for bed. This will make it …
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… either surgery or immobilization, more than 80 out of 100 people are able to return to all the activities they did … foot sooner after surgery rather than later. This is called early mobilization. A review of small studies of surgeries … Khan RJK, Smith RLC (2010). Surgical interventions for treating acute Achilles tendon ruptures. Cochrane Database of …
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… your doctor if your symptoms increase or get worse in the early morning, or if you start getting symptoms earlier in … constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, unusual sweating, headache, and dry mouth may occur. If these effects … to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side …
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… getting worse, your doctor must find any eye problems as early as possible. Also, tell your doctor if you have a … to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side … shortness of breath fast heartbeat A small number of people who take anticonvulsants for any condition (such as …
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… Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. … your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis). Severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting can increase the risk of … nonprescription drugs, and herbal products). Babies born early (premature infants) and children may be more sensitive …
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… take it with food or milk. It is best to take your dose early in the day (before 6 p.m.) to prevent having to get up … Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. Take this … to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side …
