Fatigue can set in for many different reasons. If you are caring for your elderly loved one, you might notice they are getting fatigued. If your elderly loved one has senior care providers, they may also tell you that your loved one seems more tired than usual. It is true that people just get a bit more fatigued as they get older. However, that does not account for all fatigue.

Learn more today about some reasons why your senior might be fatigued.

Sleeping Disorders

Many elderly people suffer from a sleeping disorder. One of the most common disorders is insomnia. This is a condition that makes it difficult for people to fall asleep. Some people also have difficulty staying asleep. Even if your elderly loved one believes they get enough sleep every night, they may not be sleeping well enough. If your elderly loved one doesn’t get enough deep sleep or they wake up throughout the night, they may experience fatigue.

If you suspect your elderly loved one has a sleeping disorder, you should get them an appointment with a doctor. The doctor might order a sleep study or other tests to determine what is going on with your elderly loved one.

COPD

Another reason why many elderly people have fatigue is COPD. This is also called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. If your elderly loved one has smoked cigarettes for a long time, it likely damaged the tissues in their lungs. Their lungs may not be able to properly oxygenate blood. This could cause excess stress on your elderly loved one’s body which is leading to fatigue.

If you suspect your elderly loved one has COPD, have them see their doctor. There are treatments that can help with this condition.

Heart Disease

Your elderly loved one may be experiencing fatigue because of heart disease. If the heart can’t pump blood properly throughout the body, this can cause someone to feel very tired. There are many heart issues that could cause this including narrowing of the arteries and prolapsed valves.

If you suspect your elderly loved one has heart disease, have them see their doctor as soon as possible.

Senior Care Providers can Monitor Their Changing Health

These are some of the many reasons why your elderly loved one might be experiencing fatigue. Now that you know what to look for you, you can help your elderly loved one to find out why they are so tired. Once the problem can be found, hopefully, a solution can be put into place. It is important to note that many senior citizens who experience regular fatigue do need extra help daily. They may need help with household chores, cooking, and other daily tasks. You can hire senior care providers to help with these things.

Sources: https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/fatigue-older-adults

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Stephen Sternbach

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With over 35 years of experience, Stephen Sternbach has been the Chairman of the Board of Directors, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Star Multi Care Services since 1987. After the sale of the New York and New Jersey operations of Star Multi Care Services, Sternbach brought the company private where he remains President and CEO of this 40-million dollar company. With Sternbach at the helm, Star Multi Care Services employs more than 650 employees, in six offices throughout Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New York.

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