How To Prevent Frailty In Seniors

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How To Prevent Frailty In Seniors
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Summary

• Are you worried about your seniors frailty? It
  can be a serious problem with growing age.
  However by following some simple steps you can
  prevent this condition easily.

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• What is frailty?
• It is described as a condition or a state in
  which a person becomes weak and delicate.
• Health specialists believe that frailty primarily
  occurs due to undiagnosed coronary artery
  disease.
• Here are some tips that can help you prevent your
  seniors from suffering from this condition

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Assist Them in Staying Energetic

• One of the most effective ways to fight against
  frailty is to make them work out.
• All seniors, even those in their 80s and 90s hold
  an ability to respond to exercises with muscle
  growth and durability.
• Trained physical therapists can help in
  developing an exercise program.
• Performing exercises like biceps curls or brisk
  walks are a good idea. They will increase stamina
  and enhance strength.

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Avoid Weakening Falls

• Anyone facing frailty should have a home safety
  assessment.
• You should ask your senior often if they have
  ever lost their balance and had to face a fall.
• Try contacting a home-health agency for these
  assessments performed by a nurse or other
  professional personnel.
• In these assessments, rugs and other hazards are
  looked for and suggested measures are prescribed
  for any hazards found.

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Promote Good Nutrition

• With growing age seniors are less likely to feed
  a well-balanced diet with sufficient amount of
  vital nutrients.
• To ensure that they have a diet that includes all
  the vital nutrients including proteins, vitamins,
  and minerals it sometimes is best to look into a
  caregiver.
• They will help to prepare meals that will have
  staved off Sarcopenia and other problems.

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Monitor Medication Schedules

• Besides tranquilizers, medicines that cause
  electrolyte imbalance like diuretics can
  intensify weakness.
• Drugs such as alcohol hamper balance and
  coordination as well. You should always be aware
  of how much alcohol they drink.
• In the case they are face any balance problems,
  it is recommend to stop its consumption.
• There are some treatments that can be used to
  prevent frailty. For example recognizing and
  treating stress and depression can help them to
  become more active.

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Think About Hormonal Treatments

• An individuals hormonal status can affect the
  growth of frailty. Did you know that androgen
  levels in the body exert vital effects on muscle
  building?
• If a senior possesses hypogonadism, it can
  usually be treated with topical androgen
  supplement.
• Androgens can help in increasing appetite and
  increasing their muscle mass.
• The most important thing is to make sure your
  senior loved one is happy and healthy.

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