Elderly Health Care: Keeping colds at bay. — Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life

Originally posted on When Women Inspire: Today we have highly respected author and blogger Sally Cronin taking the guest post spot. She is an avid writer at Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life, where she blogs about health, writing, and promotional features for authors. It is with great pleasure that I give her…

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Falls And Prevention

As older adults live longer, they may have more than one chronic disease.  Or, they may have a health problem that can lead to another condition or injury if not properly managed.   The older adult may also experience healthcare in various settings, such as the hospital, assisted living facility or at home.  These situations can affect the health and function of the older adult and therefore require careful management to ensure proper care and improve or maintain quality of life.

Overview of this section:

  • Falls and Other Medical Conditions
  • Falls and Medication Management
  • Additional Health Problems Related to Falls