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There's yet more evidence that smoking cuts life expectancy, with a new study that finds the habit increases the risk of early death from all causes among older smokers. There was good news, though: Quitting, even late in life, helps reduce the risk. One expert not connected with the study agreed … [Read more...]
Consider the five “R's" — talking points and advice for encouragement and motivation: Relevance - talk about how important it is to quit, relating information to your loved one’s life. Risks -talk about the risks of smoking with COPD. Rewards - talk about the benefits of quitting. Roadblocks … [Read more...]
Perhaps you’ve heard of the “damage is done” scenario. An elderly family member started smoking as a young person, maybe a teenager, tucking a pack of cigarettes into his rolled-up shirtsleeve or into her purse. Decades later, despite wall-to-wall anti-smoking ads, despite smoking being … [Read more...]
Smoking Cessation: Impact on Senior HealthCare Of all the healthcare issues faced by our seniors, smoking takes a huge toll. This is particularly true whether or not seniors choose to age in place with or without quality homecare options. In part one of this 3 part series, we briefly discussed … [Read more...]
Smoking Cessation & Senior HealthCare Effects of smoking in terms of the toll it has on healthcare is as well documented as it is widely discussed. Especially as it relates to seniorcare whether or not they choose to age in place with or without quality homecare options. In part one of this 3 part … [Read more...]
Smoking and Senior HealthCare – Never too Late to Quit! This post is the first of three on the topic of quitting smoking. In part One, we will examine the problem of nicotine addiction and why people fail to quit. In part Two, we will discuss the various tools and methods people use in an … [Read more...]
