Benefits of Exercising for the Elderly
As you think about bringing exercise into your life, you can start by understanding the benefits exercise can provide. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that both women and men receive…
What is Universal Health Coverage?
Universal Health Coverage (UHC) means that without financial hardship, people have access to the health care they need. It also helps drive better outcomes in terms of health and growth. Quality and affordable healthcare are the…
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Happy New Year!!!! It is the beginning of a new decade and with it comes much hope and aspirations. Our health and parent’s health should be a major priority this…
Elderly Care: Things you should know
As our parents get older, they will need more specialized care either from a caregiver or a family member. When caring for the elderly, there are a number of important…
When is it Time to Hire a Caregiver for the Elderly?
Caregiver is a common term that refers to anyone providing care to a person in need of additional assistance. This could include a family caregiver, a caregiver at home or a primary caregiver. Private caregivers carry out home and personal care-related activities, usually related…
“SHOULD I GIVE YOU A GIFT?” – what is wrong with this question?
Subscribing for Gerocare Services for your parents and elderly loved ones is a gift for them from you with love. It tells them i appreciate you, I care whether you…
Pro-Health community physiotherapy collaborates with partners to promote active adult living
Pro-Health Community Physiotherapy A seen on techcultureng.com When you see a group of elderly people running around, gisting, laughing, playing games and letting some sunlight hit their skin, what comes…
NUTRITIONAL CHALLENGES IN OLDER ADULTS
There are different nutritional challenges in older adults as each generation of elderly persons are shaped by lifelong experiences within a changing environment. Living conditions were associated with unsafe water…
ELDER ABUSE- The Prevention and Intervention Strategy.
The National Orientation in Collaboration with Coalition of the Societies for the Rights of Older Persons in Nigeria (COSROPIN) and I-CARE Initiative for the Aged at an event in Abuja on…
The Young shall grow, the Old shall become Young
The Young Shall Grow, The Old Shall Become Young Younger children often require help from their parents to perform Activities of daily living, as they have not yet developed the skills…