Seniors deal with a lot of symptoms that can feel as if they come out of nowhere. In the case of nausea, there might not seem to be a cause in that moment, but there probably is an underlying reason. Home care providers can help seniors narrow down what might be contributing to their nausea and manage it as effectively as possible.
Medication Effects
Often seniors deal with a variety of health issues and that demands a variety of medications. One of the side effects that can be frustrating is nausea, especially if seniors take more than one medication that can cause nausea. In some cases, seniors may be able to take different medications to treat their health issues and those medications may not have nausea as a side effect. It’s always important to mention side effects to doctors and ask if there’s a way to modify the medication or dosage.
Medical Conditions
Sometimes the health issue itself is the source of the nausea. Conditions like diabetes, kidney disease, or even heart disease could all cause nausea for seniors. Patients might experience nausea to differing degrees, and taking steps to keep their conditions under control can help. Elder care providers can help seniors to follow their doctor’s recommendations, which may go a long way toward helping reduce nausea and other symptoms.
Infections
Seniors may be more vulnerable to infections as well. This is especially true if they’re battling other health issues or have an impaired immune system. Often seniors may not realize that they have some types of infections because symptoms change with age, as is the case with urinary tract infections. Nausea may be one of very few signs that there is something going on.
Dehydration and Dietary Issues
If seniors aren’t getting the nutrition they need, their digestive system might be upset more easily. Dehydration can also cause nausea, so if seniors aren’t drinking enough fluids or eating hydrating foods, this can be a big cause of nausea. Home care providers can help aging adults remember to drink water and also eat healthy meals consistently.
Metabolic Changes
Some aging adults are more susceptible to issues like low blood sugar levels or electrolyte imbalances, which can occur along with dehydration. These metabolic changes may cause symptoms that seniors don’t understand immediately, like nausea. Correcting these imbalances can often correct the nausea and help seniors feel better fairly quickly.
Mental and Emotional Health Issues
Mental and emotional well-being tie very closely into physical health. Issues like depression, stress, and anxiety can cause nausea and other physical symptoms. Seniors may want to talk to their doctors and mental health professionals if they’re experiencing some of these conditions. Spending time doing activities they enjoy and having companionship, including from home care providers, can help a great deal.
Nausea can be a lot more complicated than it might seem, particularly for seniors. Home care providers may not be able to resolve every cause of nausea for seniors, but they can help family caregivers and seniors to understand what might be contributing so they can take action.
If you or an aging loved one are considering home care in Galesburg, MI, please contact the caring staff at Fresh Perspective Home Care today. Call (269) 329-4717.
Fresh Perspective Home Care is a trusted non-medical senior home care provider in Kalamazoo, Portage, Mattawan, Richland, Vicksburg, Schoolcraft, Three Rivers, Gull Lake, Yorkville and Otsego, Michigan.
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