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Prevention of Home Accidents in Old Age Changes in the body with aging reduce the adaptation of the elderly to living and environmental conditions. Physical and mental limitations in adapting to the old age increase the risk of falling, accidents and the rate of disability and death due to them.…
People over the age of 65 are as susceptible to infectious diseases as children/infants. The elderly may have the disease more severely when they have the flu. As a result of sinusitis, otitis media and a very simple microorganism, the flu can suddenly turn into pneumonia and be life-threatening. Hypertension,…
Chewing function will be adversely affected and nutritional deficiency will be seen in elderly individuals who have pain in the mouth, bad and missing teeth, who complain of difficulty in chewing or swallowing, and who have incompatible prostheses. Therefore, in old age; Pain and infection in the teeth and oral…
On January 10, 2022, new rules for entry into various facilities came into force in Italy, where it will be necessary to show the green pass. Only people vaccinated or cured of covid can have the enhanced green certificate, while the basic one can also be obtained thanks to a…
Article by Dr. Manuela Mereu A common question that a dentist hears especially from the elderly is the following: "I have a heart prosthesis, should I be careful about cleaning my teeth?" The American Heart Association recently ruled on the need for cardiopathic patients to treat mouth hygiene to prevent…
In Sardinia, the anti Covid-19 vaccination continues apace. Here are the specifics to book the vaccine: online from the site: https://prenotazioni.vaccinicovid.gov.it at the ATMs of the Post Offices through the Call Center 800 009966 (active every day from 8.00 to 20.00) through the Postmen Citizens over 60 -…
In Çanakkale, one of Turkey's age-friendly cities, the online activities organized by Çanakkale Municipality Golden Years Life Center as part of the Elderly Week continue. Dr. Sevda Vurur and moderator Physiotherapist Serap Apaydın, who attended the meeting on "Breathing Exercises and Quality of Life in the Elderly" as a guest,…
Sage grows in warm places (islands along the Adriatic Sea), but it can also be grown in the home garden or in a pot on the balcony. It is credited with prolonging life and improving memory of older people. Sage is also used for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Most…
On October 10, we celebrate World Mental Health Day. As life expectancy increases, so does the number of older people with mental disorders in Europe. We must not forget that mental disorders affect a person similarly to other diseases and should receive the same attention as other diseases. However, very…
In Poland, we have almost 25 percent of obese people. It is also a common problem among Polish seniors, the more that due to the current pandemic, we do not move much. It is worth counteracting it, because research on Polish centenarians has shown that none of them is obese,…