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  1. Principles

    Key Principle 1 Sudden Change
  2. Key Principle 2 Gradual Decline
  3. Key Principle 3 Medications
  4. Key Principle 4 Ageism
  5. Key Principle 5 Dis-Ease
  6. Key Principle 6 Quality of Life
  7. Key Principle 7 Endless Possibilities
  8. Stories
    Key Principle 1 Sudden Change story
  9. Key Principle 2 Gradual Decline story
  10. Key Principle 3 Medications story
  11. Key Principle 4 Ageism story
  12. Key Principle 5 Dis-Ease story
  13. Key Principle 6 Quality of Life story
  14. Key Principle 7 Endless Possibilities story
  1. * Essential Concepts
  2. Key Principle 2 Gradual Decline
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Key Principle 2 Gradual Decline

Gradual decline may not be what it seems

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When older people decline gradually, it is often assumed Alzheimer’s or “Oldtimer’s” disease is setting in. But there are many other problems that may cause slow, steady decline.

An overactive or underactive thyroid, vitamin B12 deficiency, poor nutrition, Parkinson’s disease, hearing impairment and depression are examples. Proper diagnosis and treatment may have great therapeutic effect.

Loneliness and social isolation can also cause gradual decline. Improved transportation, hearing aids or glasses, joining a health spa, volunteer work, kind words of reassurance or a big hug now and then can all have remarkable benefits.