By Anna Hazard
Introduction
As we age, our bodies become slower to adjust or otherwise compensate for changes in ambient temperatures. The kidneys become less effective and body water content decreases leading to greater vulnerability to dehydration as well. Seniors are also more likely to have underlying health issues that may complicate or increase the chances of a heat related illness. Such medical conditions include chronic heart/lung/kidney disease, circulatory problems, high blood pressure, diabetes, and epilepsy.
The elderly may also be less likely to notice the telltale symptoms of encroaching heat exhaustion within their own bodies (such not feeling thirsty even when one's body is low on fluids). These aspects combine to cause a total of 40% of all heat related deaths within the USA being for people age 65 and above.
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Part 1 - Helpful Apps for Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers
Part 3 - Helpful Apps for Alzheimer's & Dementia Patients Part 4 - Helpful Apps for Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Introduction
This second series of smartphone applications focuses on apps that are explicitly tailored for use by both caregivers and patients of Alzheimer's or various other forms of dementia. Apps include those meant to be used individually, as well as in conjunction with each other on both the caregiver's and patient's cell phones, or with the patient being overseen by their caregiver during the software's usage.
Most apps are freely available on both platforms with a few having a low one time fee or being exclusively available on either iOS or Android.
By Anna Hazard
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Part 2 - Helpful Apps for Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers + Patients
Part 3 - Helpful Apps for Alzheimer's & Dementia Patients Part 4 - Helpful Apps for Alzheimer's & Dementia Support Introduction
Unlike our previous collections of more general caregiving apps that have been posted before [Part 1, Part 2] these particular apps for smartphones, both iOS (iPhone & iPad) and Android, have explicitly been tailored for caregivers of Alzheimer's and dementia patients with cognitive decline.
While all apps aren't available across all platforms, there's a wide variety of choices for those seeking information, support, and advice when it comes to dealing with these difficult diseases. Apps for Caregivers
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