Etiket: elderly
Elderly people with dementia living at home and their informal caregivers
What is it about ? Most older people prefer to stay in their familiar surroundings for as long as possible. As long as they don’t have too big of a…
Abuse of the elderly in the home
What is it about ? In Belgium, mistreatment is defined as a single or repeated act which: is committed by a person or a group of persons within the framework…
Infections in the elderly
What is it about ? Infections occur at any age. But older people are more susceptible to developing serious infections (of the respiratory tract, urinary tract and gastrointestinal system). In…
Assessment of the physical and mental capacities of the elderly
What is it about ? Our bodies and brains degrade with age. This can manifest itself at some point in physical and mental deterioration, usually in old age. There are…
Depression in the elderly
What is it about ? The depression is a mental illness which is characterized primarily by a change of mood and interest. Depression is classified into mild, moderate and severe…
Delirium in the elderly (acute confusion)
What is it about ? Delirium is a sudden confusion caused by a disturbance in the normal functioning of the brain. This confusion is caused by a physical cause or…
Health check-up in the elderly
What is it about ? A check-up is a one-time medical examination of a healthy man or woman who does not have symptoms. The health check is repeated with some…
“The frail elderly who live at home”, “black spot” of the campaign for the third dose of vaccine, according to an association
According to Romain Gizolme, director of the Association of Directors in the Service of the Elderly (AD-PA), the campaign for the third dose of vaccines against Covid-19 is trampling especially…