Elder Care Services in Kolkata

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Love in Old Age

“The human heart, at whatever age, opens to the heart that opens in return…” – Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849) A few years ago the Bafta-nominated screenplay writer and novelist Deborah Moggach fell in love. The fact she...

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Home Care – Bedridden After Stroke

There are some circumstances like stroke, paralysis of limbs and head injury when a patient might remain immobile and bed-ridden for weeks. Such patients require stable care to evade the formation of bed sores (ulcers over...

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Growing old alone

“I’m getting out of breath when i walk a few steps or climb steps.” “Since my wife died, I just have some milk and bread for dinner.” “I’ve lived here 50 years. No other place will...

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Elder Abuse and Neglect – A Prevailing Menace Today

As adults gradually advance in age become physically frailer, they are more likely to develop health conditions and cognitive problems such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, etc. And being less able to stand up to bullying and attacks...

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Understand the Needs of Your Elderly Loved One – Make the Right Choice of a Home Care – Provider

Keeping their independence and their home -That’s pretty much what every elderly person desires. But the sad reality is that as they grow older, many are faced with the prospect of revising their living arrangements. If...

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Seniors Living Alone: Consequences – A Cause of Concern

The concept of family in urban India is being redefined with globalization. Three in five Indian households are now nuclear. Among a lot of families at least one member lives in a different state or country....

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Senior Citizens Living alone – Tips to Ensure Safety

More and more senior citizens choose to age at home. Spending your advancing years in the comfort of your home brings with the benefits of staying in a familiar and comfortable surroundings. For many seniors living...

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Health Emergencies for Senior Citizens– Tips to Stay Prepared

Although studies indicate that most seniors are healthy and function at high levels, health complications related to their independence, inevitably surface as they grow older. Age-related changes can affect the function of almost every body system,...

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What is CPAP?

In India there is relatively little understanding about Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Sleep Apnea. Sleep Apnea affects many of us without our knowledge – and the worrying reality is that unless treated it can...

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How is Oxygen Concentrator different from Oxygen Cylinder?

Oxygen Cylinders and Oxygen Concentrators both deliver oxygen to patients who need it. But the methods of delivery are very different. In India, Oxygen Cylinders are more prevalent, but increasingly Oxygen Concentrators are becoming popular with...

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