Diseases Related to Old Age
Ageing is referred to the accumulation of changes that brings a person closer to death.
Ageing is referred to the accumulation of changes that brings a person closer to death.
‘Delegating nutritional advisors to elderly patients during mealtime offers a morale boost plus the extra calories, which is known to have reduced the mortality rate from 11 to 5.5 percent.’
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Results have revealed that death rates among those admitted with hip fractures have plummeted since the scheme was introduced two years ago at a number of hospitals, prompting medical chiefs to consider recommending it nationally. The Sunday Telegraph reports that experts behind the program say older patients are failing to consume enough nutrients while convalescing on geriatric wards.
They believe this contributes to the toll of more than 4,000 elderly people who die within a month of being admitted for a hip fracture each year.
Directing the Course to Healthy Aging
An understanding of the rise in the aging population over the years and the need for attention to improve their welfare.
An understanding of the rise in the aging population over the years and the need for attention to improve their welfare.
Medics say the extra calories, plus the morale boost afforded by not eating alone, is making the difference between surviving traumatic breaks or not, according to the report.
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Health Insurance for Senior Citizens in India � General Guidelines
An insight into the health insurance schemes and policies as promoted by the Government.
An insight into the health insurance schemes and policies as promoted by the Government.
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How to Stay Active as You Get Older
Being physically active with a healthy dose of exercise for senior citizens is one of the ways to be fit, independent and be mentally active.
Being physically active with a healthy dose of exercise for senior citizens is one of the ways to be fit, independent and be mentally active.
