MEDICATION DISPOSAL: HOW TO SAFELY GET RID OF UNWANTED MEDICINE
Part 4 of 4 - Donating medical supplies If you have medical supplies that are not prescriptions like mobility equipment, incontinence...
Part 4 of 4 - Donating medical supplies If you have medical supplies that are not prescriptions like mobility equipment, incontinence...
Part 3 of 4 - Protecting identity and personal information Did you know that someone could potentially get your older adult’s name...
Part 2 of 4 - How to donate unused medication If you’ve recently lost your older adult, you may also be looking for ways to get rid of...
Part 2 - THE DO LIST Say “do you remember?” This can cause anger or embarrassment. Argue. If they say something that’s not correct, just...
Part 1 - THE DO LIST * Keep your tone and body language friendly and positive. * Don’t speak too loudly. * Make eye contact and stay at...
It’s not uncommon for medication to go unused, especially when a dose changes or the medicine is only prescribed temporarily. This...
Benefits of drinking enough water Aside from avoiding serious health problems, staying well hydrated has its benefits too. Drinking...
How much water do seniors need? For the average person, a general rule of thumb for how much water to drink each day is to take one-third...
Symptoms of dehydration in seniors Early dehydration symptoms in older adults often go unrecognized because many of the signs of mild...
Why is dehydration so common in seniors? Older adults are more likely to become dehydrated because they naturally have less water in...
Health risks of dehydration For seniors, being well hydrated is necessary for many medications to work properly. Dehydration can also...
Part 1 Drinking enough water is important for everyone, but especially for older adults who are at greater risk for dehydration. A UCLA...
Avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth We often touch our faces without thinking, which is a common way for cold and flu germs to enter...
Tip #2: Wash or sanitize hands thoroughly and often Frequently hand washing with regular soap is an effective way to get rid of cold...
Tip #1: Cold and Flu Prevention Tips 1. Get the flu vaccine Getting a flu shot reduces the risk of getting the flu. It also reduces the...