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Table
of Contents
Topics
of
Interest
Vision
and Hearing
Taste,
Smell and Touch
Help
With Eating
Maintaining
An Active Mind
Dealing
With Confusion
Practical
Pointers
Worksheets
Assessments
Communicating
With Hearing Impaired People
Helping
Blind and Visually Impaired People
Taste,
Touch and Smell
Assessment and Plan of Action
Online
Resource Directory
Appendix
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Physical and Mental
Conditions of Aging
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At any age, physical health has a strong
impact on mental health. In later life, this association is even
stronger because older adults typically have several chronic health
conditions that can affect physical as well as mental health. In the
following Topics of Interest you will review the signs and symptoms
of common conditions that may occur for some older adults. You will
also learn about how to manage some of these illnesses. Included is
information on ways to communicate with physicians and other health
care providers to build a partnership with you and your family
member. Finally, you will learn ways to store and manage medications
and to encourage older adults to take their medications.
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