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  Older adults and staying safe in th...
  Baltimore, MD - Dr. Alicia Arbaje of Johns Hopkins School of medicine joined Jamie Costello on Good Morning Maryland and gave viewers a ton of information on how to help the elderly stay safe during the scorching days. If you have elderly relatives living with you or next door to you, it is important that they are checked on frequently since the heat can really make them sick. She gave the following tips and information on how we can help the elderly stay healthy: Why do older adults have more problems in the heat? • Can't feel the heat or cool down as easily • Less likely to feel thirsty even when they are almost dehydrated • Chronic medical problems (heart disease, diabetes), and the medicines used to treat them (water pills, allergy/sinus medications, medicines for depression/anxiety), can make it more difficult to be in the heat How to stay safe when the weather is hot • Lower your standards: 90 degrees is already too hot for many older adults • Go to an air-conditioned area (home, grocery store, mall, senior center, library) • Avoid strenuous activity • Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and hats • Stay hydrated (not just water—see below) • Monitor your urine (light yellow is good) What are warning signs of dehydration or heat stroke? • Dizziness, confusion • Weakness, headache • Muscle cramps, nausea/vomiting • Fast pulse, sweating (but not always), passing out What to do if you notice a problem • Get out of the heat ASAP and call for help if you cannot <b>...</b>
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  Navigating older adults' care trans...
  Baltimore, MD - When an elderly family member ends up in the hospital -- it can be stressful. When it's time to go home, how do you make the transition easy on the individual? Dr. Alicia Arbaje from Johns Hopkins was a guest on Good Morning Maryland and share some very helpful tips on how to make the transition for your elderly relative from the hospital to home as easy as possible: Here are some the tips she shared: **keep your own personal file of important health information **list of health conditions. ***take charge of your medications (both prescribed and over-the-counter) **why you take each one, how to take each one, and any possible side effects to watch for. **make sure that you understand what services you will get at each new setting and how these will benefit you. **once you arrive at each new setting, let people know your preferences and ask that these become part of your overall care plan. **bring a friend or relative with you to be your advocate. **before leaving each setting, write down the name and telephone number of the health care professional **before leaving each setting, ask about follow-up care **schedule an appointment with your primary care physician or case manager Link to YouTube video of the Aliki Initiative at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center: www.youtube.com
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  Tips for Taking Care of An Elderly...
  Caring for Your Older Parent and Avoiding Caregiver Burnout Some older adults need more help than others, and over time an older person needs increasing help from caregivers. Caring for an older parent can be one of the most rewarding experiences of a lifetime, but it can also be stressful and frustrating and can lead to "caregiver burnout." It's best to get help before you are overwhelmed. Get information Help your parent help themselves Ask family, friends, and neighbors for help Take care of yourself Get help from professionals Online resources •An easy to read guide, called "Eldercare at Home": www.healthinaging.org •More tips available from the Foundation for Health in Aging: www.healthinaging.org •Maryland Alzheimer's Association www.alz.org •Maryland Department of Aging, with links to local agencies: www.mdoa.state.md.us •Eldercare Locator, national public service helps people locate aging services in every community throughout the United States: www.eldercare.gov •Family Care Resource Connection, online database of resources for caregivers: www.caregiving.org •National Family Caregivers Association, advocacy group for caregivers: www.nfcacares.org Johns Hopkins Memory and Alzheimer's Treatment Center: www.hopkinsmedicine.org