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Nowadays, handling many things is most easily done with the help of digital devices. You can get guidance and peer support for using electronic services and digital devices, among other things About Kotokartano Foundation's digital past ja from the library's digital coach.

With aging, changes occur in the body. Because of this, the elderly are more susceptible to the adverse effects of alcohol than those of working age. In addition, many elderly people take regular medication, and the medication does not mix well with alcohol.

Elderly people may use alcohol to try to relieve sadness, loneliness or depression.

If you are concerned about your own or a loved one's alcohol use, please contact us Oma Häme for substance abuse and addiction services.

With regular endurance exercise and muscle strength and balance training, you can prevent falls. If the fall is repeated, it is important to find out the reasons for the fall. In the doctor's examinations, the changes in the health condition behind the fall are investigated, and the medications that affect the tendency to fall are checked.

You can contact us Oma Hämeen health services to book an appointment with a nurse or doctor.

The changes that come with aging can undermine mental well-being. Depression may manifest as insomnia, pain and other physical ailments, loss of appetite and inability to cope with everyday chores.

Everyone can influence mental well-being according to their own resources. Even a little exercise, outdoor activities and social contacts refresh the mind and promote mental well-being. Don't be alone with your worries, get in touch Oma Häme for customer guidance or come along for open senior activities.

If you wish, you can find additional information on the Oma Häme website mental health services.

Living alone does not always mean loneliness. On the other hand, even in the midst of people, you can feel lonely. As you get older, restrictions on movement, long distances to loved ones, loss of loved ones, low income or, for example, poor hearing or vision can lead to isolation.

You can't always eliminate loneliness, but you can get help to deal with it and tolerate it.

If you feel lonely, contact the volunteer activity coordinator on 040 647 7112 or fill out the electronic wellness recipe. In addition to conversational help, we can offer support for participation in activities outside the home or a volunteer friend.

When problems with memory function make it difficult to go about everyday life or the situation has clearly changed from before, it is worth applying for memory tests through the health center. Treatment of memory symptoms is most effective when it is started as early as possible.

When you or someone close to you notices symptoms indicating a deterioration of memory functions, contact us Oma Hämeen health services. You also get advice and conversation support From the Kanta-Häme Memorial Society.

Involuntary urinary incontinence is a very common problem. Urinary incontinence causes social and hygienic harm and can limit opportunities for an active life. The problem can be caused by many different reasons, so it would always be good to talk to a doctor about the situation and possible treatment methods.

You can discuss urinary incontinence Oma Hämeen health services with the nurse.

As you get older, doing business alone outside the home may become more difficult. It is difficult to open doors with a rollator, and when moving in a wheelchair, the hand strength may not be enough to roll. Various illnesses can affect the ability to visualize, which can make it difficult to navigate in unfamiliar and larger places.

If it's difficult for you to go on a business trip alone, and you don't have loved ones who can go with you, you can ask for a volunteer escort to help you. The escort will not transport you in his own car, but you will be transported by taxi, bus or on foot.

Complete the electronic Escort request.