Elderly people (people aged 65 years and older) are more prone to heat stress than younger people for several reasons:
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Elderly people do not adjust as well as young people to sudden changes in temperature.
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They are more likely to have a chronic medical condition that changes normal body responses to heat.
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They are more likely to take prescription medicines that impair the body's ability to regulate its temperature or that inhibit perspiration.
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As if it weren’t enough to deal with forgetfulness and confusion while caring for your loved-one with Alzheimer’s, but aggressiveness, wandering and paranoia can really put you over the edge. Managing your loved-one’s difficult behavior is your true testament of love and devotion. You know it isn’t their fault, it is their disease that is making them scream, cry or yell terrible things out at you. Who ever said patience is a virtue, didn’t care for a loved-one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Perhaps a caregiver’s only defense is to understand how to react to difficult behaviors and be ready for them.
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When you’re a caregiver for an older loved one, whether you’re their child, spouse, relative or friend, your relationship often takes on a new dynamic as your responsibilities change. In some cases, your relationship may become stronger, but in others, the stresses of caregiving may have a negative effect.
If you’re struggling to maintain a good relationship with a loved one, here are some tips that may help you repair your bond:
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