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Care for the Elderly: Tips, Advice and Recommendations for 2018

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Caring for the elderly is not an easy procedure, it takes a lot of time and patience. It is necessary to take into account many psychological and social factors, since caring for the elderly should not be limited only to taking care of their physical condition. It is very important to provide psychological support, to develop the social ties of the elderly person with the family and the society in which he lives. Care for the Elderly Duration of sleep of elderly people should be 7-8 hours a day and even more if the old person is sick and his body is exhausted. At the same time, close ones should remember that the nervous system of the elderly is very vulnerable and a quality sleep is the key to its recovery. Even one sleepless night leaves negative consequences in the form of a bad mood and physical weakness. Unfortunately, most elderly people have problems with sleeping in the form of night insomnia. In this case, old people can doze off intermittently during the day, but th

Top 10 Tips for Elderly Care in the Home

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Many families decide to take care of elderly relatives in their home instead of taking them to an asylum. However, this type of care involves a series of changes both at home and in the habits and customs of life in general. Then, you can read 10 basic tips to help you in the task of caring for an elderly person in your home. Basic tips for better care: Integrate the elderly : strengthen family ties and friendship between all members of your family and the elderly. Try to participate in different activities in clubs and integration centers. Help him to be physically independent: he tries that the place where he moves inside your home is free of obstacles and well lit to avoid falls and accidents . Repair broken furniture and use non-slip mats. Take care of your personal hygiene: it encourages you to do your daily cleaning and care for your skin with moisturizers and sunscreen in case of sun exposure. Help him to have a restful sleep : the elderly sleep a few hours and t