How to Identify Malnutrition in The Elderly

Good nutrition is critical to overall health. Unfortunately, many older adults are at risk for poor nutrition. Malnutrition is often the result of a combination of physical, social and psychological issues. Older adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s often experience a decrease in appetite. Other health factors that influence a loss of appetite include: chronic illness, [...]

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Signs of Elderly Pneumonia

What is pneumonia? The Mayo Clinic defines pneumonia as, “an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia”. [...]

By |2021-03-03T22:15:16-05:00August 11th, 2017|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Signs of Elderly Pneumonia
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