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Beyond having sluggish bowel movements, constipation can make you slow down in other areas of your life as well. Having a good housecleaning itinerary and taking your morning walks may become a thing of the past because of constipation. It may even discourage you from taking road trips to see…

A major inconvenience associated with incontinence is the psychosocial aspect rather than the leak itself. This includes people limiting their activities. Some examples include avoiding social events, walking in the morning, selecting a restroom-adjacent seat, evaluating their attire prior to leaving the house, and planning their entire day around the…

The first symptom of a urinary tract infection may very well not show up in the restroom. Dad suddenly can't remember what day it is. Mum looks disoriented. A grandparent who is usually talkative becomes quiet. Since urinary tract infection usually shows signs of burning, stinging and frequent urination in…

Most doctors' appointments are the same. They ask what medication your parent is taking, when the last blood test was done, when they last saw the doctor, if you have the discharge summary and if you have any copies of their imaging studies. Meanwhile you may find yourself digging through…

Bringing your parent home from the hospital is a moment that brings great joy to the family. The treatments are done, discharge paperwork is completed, and now the family is ready to start normalizing their routine. The majority of the care your parent will need will be in the first…

Your parent may not be missing their medication doses intentionally. They may forget if they have taken the morning pill with breakfast. An afternoon pill may be missed if they take a nap during the day. A medication refill may not be processed over the weekend, causing an entire weekend's…

Time is always of the essence when you're in the midst of an emergency, and most families are by no means prepared. They stock their first aid boxes, keep spare flashlights and thermometers, but forget to keep the information. When something goes wrong at home, you don't have time to…

The answer to finding the right balance between assistance and independence lies in understanding the needs of your parents. A walking stick is needed for balance. A standard walker provides stability to a user who needs more assistance. For those who need balance and assistance with stamina, a rollator is…

The process of aging in India is more than just visiting the doctor or finding somebody to help you with daily tasks. There are actually government schemes and systems built to make life for senior citizens a lot easier. The problem? Most families don't take benefits from them. It's not…

India's 79-plus population is growing. Based on data from sources such as NCAER and NSO, this generation offers an important insight into how the country's elder care needs are changing. They also represent the people who helped build the India we live in today. Now, we must work out how…

For your parent, attending a flag hoisting ceremony means something beyond just a beautiful day out. It means meeting up with friends and neighbors and having a chance to engage with community activities. At the age of 75 and beyond, you need to pay attention to the finer details. Standing…