Feelings of exhaustion can seem to be a regular occurrence for many of us. The alarm goes off too early, the demands of daily life are draining, and by the conclusion of the day, when we can finally sink into bed, it can be hard to stop our thoughts and get a restful night’s sleep. However, after we do obtain a good night’s sleep, we wake up feeling invigorated and able to take on the world.
For the elderly, however, there are various factors that could lead to chronic fatigue – a condition that is not as easily remedied. As March is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Awareness Month, the professionals at Compassionate Nursing Services have the facts you must know to understand chronic fatigue in older adults, and to help manage it.
Contact us online or call us at 314-432-4312 to learn more about how we can help improve quality of life for senior loved ones.
Causes of Extreme Fatigue in the Elderly
Quite often, the doctor can address the underlying factors that cause extreme fatigue in the elderly; therefore, it’s best to schedule a checkup and consultation if an older adult you love is trying to cope with any of the issues above.
Simple Tips to Help
Additionally, the following tips can help with overcoming fatigue:
Compassionate Nursing Services is always available to offer additional strategies to conquer fatigue and to make life more enjoyable for older adults. Reach out to us at 314-432-4312 to ask about a no cost in-home consultation and for additional information about our compassionate care team and industry leading home care in Clayton and the surrounding cities.
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