By Anna Hazard Smartphone apps are not just for kids and the technologically savvy & hip these days. With more than 50% of those over age 50 in the USA now having their own smart phones, software programmers have started widening their target audience from just the younger generations. Here is the second set in the series of smartphone apps (for iOS or Android) that have convenient, beneficial, or popular uses for the elderly. The first set of app suggestions can be seen HERE.
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By Anna Hazard Smartphone apps are not just for kids and the technologically savvy & hip these days. With more than 50% of those over age 50 in the USA now having their own smart phones, software programmers have started widening their target audience from just the younger generations. In particular, these apps -- or similar ones -- may be helpful or convenient for you or your elderly loved ones when it comes to Android or iOS smartphones. By Anna Hazard As we age, many people discover that their preferences for certain types of foods will wax or wane. This is particularly true with the elderly who may begin to lose their enjoyment of meals with a diminished ability to distinguish flavors.
People are normally born with 10,000+ tastebuds, a number which begins to significantly decline after age 50. This, compounded with a diminishing sense of smell as we grow older and with the declining production of saliva leads to a blunting effect upon the sense of taste While this can be a normal part of the aging process, it could also be a symptom of something else, so please double check with your doctor for any sudden or gradual changes in taste or smell. Certain prescription medicines such as antibiotics, blood pressure maintainers, and antidepressants could also have the side effect of dysgeusia -- a bitter or salty taste in the mouth. Further complications arise when it comes to trying to compensate for the loss in flavor due to the tendency of increased chance of diabetes or dietary restrictions in the elderly, especially as the sense of sweetness or saltiness tend to be the first to go.Taking all into consideration, keep these following tips and tricks in mind. By Anna Hazard With all of this season's visiting, traveling, and holiday gatherings, this makes a good time of year to check up on your parents and other elderly loved ones' health for any indications that a greater level of care may now be required. Your loved ones may be trying to hide any health concerns out of a sense of embarrassment or a wish to not trouble their friends and family. In such cases, keep in mind the following tell tale small signs & symptoms... |
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