PORTAL MyHEALTH Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
Managing Yourself as a Caregiver for the Elderly
It is the duty of every individual to protect and care for elderly family members in gratitide for the love and care they have given us throughout their lifetime.
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Loss of Weight
The evaluation of unexplained weight loss in the elderly sometimes yields no cause other than "unexplained". If a physical cause for the weight loss exist, it usually becomes evident within six months. Consequently, continued weight loss should be monitored, even when the initial evaluation does not supply a diagnosis.
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Loss of Appetite
Loss of appetite is an important clinical problem in the elderly, the causes are multifactorial
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Senile Purpura
The skin of an aged person is thinner and easily disrupted. Blood vessels, too, are easily disrupted, resulting in bruises called “senile purpura”
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Medical Assessment of the Older Driver
Older persons may continue to drive as usual and deny their disability despite their underlying medical disorders or functional disability which might restrict their ability to drive safely
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Fecal Incontinence
Fecal (stool) incontinence means uncontrolled passage of bowel movements.
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Arthritis
Introduction Although the term means joint inflammation, arthritis really refers to a group of more than 100 rheumatic diseases and conditions that can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints. Examples include rheumatoid arthritis, gouty arthritis, septic arthritis etc. The two commonest forms are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. What …
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Introduction and epidemiology Respiratory disease ranks as the most common cause of medical consultation and the fourth leading cause of hospital admission. COPD is a condition characterised by persistent airflow obstruction which is slowly progressive. It can also present with features of airway hyper reactivity. It is a common cause …
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Techniques of Relaxation
Deep Breathing This is the most basic technique. Breath in and out deeply. Can be done anywhere and any time. Try to practice for a few minutes 3 to 4 times daily and whenever you feel tense. (More info on procedure) Imagery It is about building pictures in the mind. …
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Exercise Programme
Knowing More About Fitness And Exercise. Four Components Of Physical Fitness: Cardio – vascular endurance: This is the sustained ability of the heart, lungs and blood vessels to carry oxygen to body cells. It involves exercise or activity that places a demand on the heart and lungs. The exercises should …
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