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What You Need to Know About Parkinson’s and In-Home Care

Comfort Home Care

Receiving a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease is a life-altering event not only for the individual diagnosed but also for their family. Impact on Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) The progressive nature of Parkinson’s Disease can significantly impair an individual’s ability to perform Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).

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New Prognostic Models for Older Adults: Alex Lee, James Deardorff, Sei Lee

GeriPal

So the two examples that I would talk about are treatment for osteoporosis that hinges on the 10 year risk of fracture, and then treatment for hyperlipidemia that hinges on predicted 10 year cardiovascular events. We know that functional difficulties, so needing help with dressing or bathing, is an important risk factor for mortality.

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Aging in Place: Strategies for Seniors to Maintain Independence at Home

Community Home Health Care

– Personal Care Assistance: Trained caregivers from Community Home Health Care can assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication reminders. Community Home Health Care is a reputable agency that offers a range of services designed to enhance the well-being of seniors.

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What Is The Role of Occupational Therapy in Senior Rehabilitation

Seasons Hospice

Seniors often need assistance to regain strength and mobility after a surgical procedure or significant health event. These goals may include regaining independence in activities of daily living (ADLs), improving mobility, enhancing cognitive function, or addressing emotional well-being.

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Prognosis Superspecial: A Podcast with Kara Bischoff, James Deardorff, and Elizabeth Lilley

GeriPal

This is often due to disease progression that leads to things like functional impairments, needing help with bathing or dressing, or even like behavioral issues like wandering or need for supervision. Someone’s function in the future can depend on, like, a crisis event, like a fall and a hip fracture. It’s in the cabbage.