There are certain factors that make an elderly person more at risk for elder abuse. These include being over 80 years old, having advanced illness or dementia, being in social isolation, or a history of domestic abuse or physical and verbal aggression. Anyone who comes into contact with the elderly can instigate abuse, including sons, daughters, acquaintances, children, grandchildren, or in home nurses. This means that anyone who takes on a caregiver role as well as anyone who has continued access to your elderly loved one. Elder abuse can take place in any setting. This means you should be aware of the current living situation of your elderly loved ones whether they live in their own home, in a nursing home, in an assisted living facility, or with another loved one. Always be vigilant of your loved one's surroundings to ensure you notice any changes that might suggest elder abuse. . If you suspect someone you love is being abused, you should report it. Take down as much information as you can about the situation as well as the name, address, and contact information for the elder being abused. Also provide contact information of their loved ones if possible, as much of the elder's health that you know, and your own contact information. There are online databases where you can find someone to contact about elder abuse in your area, which should be done by state or country.
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One-sentence summary -- Recognize the risk factors. Discover who can commit elder abuse. Consider common locations of elder abuse. Report elder abuse

When you think of romantic gifts, you might be thinking about a dozen roses. However, sometimes simplicity is much better and thoughtful. Listen to your partner and learn what they like. Then, use that information to get them a small gift once in a while. This small token shows that you listen to your partner and pay attention to their needs. You might know that your partner loves a particular drink from a coffee stop in town. Stop by on your way home from work and pick it up to surprise them with when you walk in. For something more permanent, try getting a photo of the two of you framed and give it to your partner. Save these little gifts for random times. Give bigger gifts for their birthday or Christmas. While looks aren't everything in a relationship, physical attraction is still important. Taking care of your appearance shows that you're putting effort into the relationship. It's easy to get lazy about your appearance, especially in long-term relationships. If you've been wearing sweatpants and forgetting to shave a lot lately, take some time every day to plan a nicer outfit. This shows your partner that you still care about attracting them. Continue dressing up for dates, even if you've been together for a long time. Tailor your appearance to what your partner likes. If they prefer you to look a little scruffy, then don't shave for a few days before a date. Pick a random day during the week to dress a little nicer. This will surprise your partner and keep them attracted. Let your partner come home and relax. Have dinner all ready when they walk through the door. Rub their back after a long day at work. These gestures let your partner know how much your appreciate them and increase the intimacy between you two. The particular favors you do depend on what your partner likes. If you want to do them a favor, always make it something you know they'll appreciate. For example, you wouldn't make your partner coffee if they didn't like coffee. But you could prepare their morning tea for them before they leave for work, making their routine easier. While doing the dishes or sweeping the floor might not sound especially romantic, these gestures make their life easier and they will appreciate that. Doing chores also shows your partner that you care. Surprise them by taking care of their chores one day when you know work was stressful, or just because. If you have a day off, for example, surprise your partner by cleaning the whole home. When they return to this surprise, they'll appreciate your thoughtful gesture. This shows that you want your partner to be a part of your life. If you go out to eat, give them tastes of your meal and dessert. At home, let them pick what you watch together. Small gestures like this show your partner that you want to share life with them. Share information with your partner too. If you get a promotion at work or hear that your friend is having a baby, tell your partner about it. Let them share in these life events with you. While time together is important to romance, time apart is important as well. Smothering your partner with love constantly can have the opposite effect and they could get sick of all the attention. Back off once in a while and let them have their space. If they're in the middle of an activity they like, don't disturb them. If they want to go out with their friends one night, don't get mad about it. Spending time apart is key to making your relationship work. Some couples like to schedule one night a week where they spend time alone. Others prefer to be more spontaneous with their alone time. Pick the option that works best for you and your partner. If you two take nights to be with friends or by yourselves, tell each other about it afterward. You can bond over talking about what you each did. Always listen to your partner if they say they need some space. Responding negatively could drive them further away.
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One-sentence summary -- Surprise your partner with simple gifts to show you're thinking of them. Put effort into your physical appearance to impress your partner. Do small favors to surprise your partner. Finish household chores before your partner gets home. Share things with your partner so they know they're part of your life. Let your partner have alone time, too.

Cold therapy (also called cryotherapy) can reduce your pain and inflammation, making you more comfortable and shortening your recovery time. However, people with certain conditions should not use cold therapy, so always discuss it with your doctor first. Some examples of contraindications of cold therapy include cold intolerance, cold urticaria, cryoglobulinemia, Raynaud disease, and a history of pyoderma gangrenosum. If you have any of these conditions, you should probably not use cold therapy. Your doctor will let you know how frequently you should use cold therapy, and for how long. Typically, post-operative patients use cold therapy during the first 48 hours after surgery, or sometimes for the whole first week, for about 20 minutes at a time. Cold therapy can also be useful after the immediate post-operative period, following physical therapy or exercise. Ask your doctor about this possibility as well. Cold therapy can come in the form of ice packs, gel packs, or motorized devices with wrap pads. Whichever you use, apply it outside your dressing, not directly to the skin.
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Talk to your doctor about the pros and cons of cold therapy. Follow your doctor's instructions. Apply cold therapy outside your surgical dressing.