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Senior Move Managers Take the Stress Out of Downsizing and Moving

Oct 20, 20163 min read

Senior Move Managers Take the Stress Out of Downsizing and Moving

Clearing decades of memories is overwhelming Many older adults will eventually move to a smaller place, live with relatives, or need to...

8 Ways to Stop an Elderly Person From Driving When All Else Fails

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Oct 18, 20164 min read

8 Ways to Stop an Elderly Person From Driving When All Else Fails

What to do if your parent or spouse refuses to stop driving Unsafe senior driving is a serious issue. When you see warning signs that...

Innovative Eating Utensils for Alzheimer’s: Make Mealtime Easier

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Oct 16, 20162 min read

Innovative Eating Utensils for Alzheimer’s: Make Mealtime Easier

Cognitive impairment makes eating a challenge Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other cognitive impairments can make eating and drinking a...

POLST vs Living Will: Two Different End of Life Documents

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Oct 11, 20162 min read

POLST vs Living Will: Two Different End of Life Documents

Living will and POLST are used differently Making sure your older adult has proper end-of-life documents can be confusing. You’ve...

How Seniors Can Prepare for Surgery and Heal Faster

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Oct 6, 20163 min read

How Seniors Can Prepare for Surgery and Heal Faster

If your senior needs to have surgery, you’ll want to do everything you can to help them recover. For practical tips on helping older...

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Sep 28, 20162 min read

5 Ways to Prevent Elder Fraud

$40 billion is stolen from seniors every year Elder fraud often goes unreported, but it’s estimated that over $40 billion is stolen from...

Alzheimer’s Support Group on Facebook: Memory People

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Sep 25, 20162 min read

Alzheimer’s Support Group on Facebook: Memory People

Get support anywhere, anytime One way for caregivers to get support and information is through an online support group. On Facebook,...

Nursing Home Complaints? The Ombudsman Is on Your Side

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Sep 22, 20163 min read

Nursing Home Complaints? The Ombudsman Is on Your Side

Expert help for problems with a care facility Some assisted living communities and nursing homes provide wonderful care for their...

Safety Bath Mats Reduce Bathroom Fall Risk

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Sep 19, 20162 min read

Safety Bath Mats Reduce Bathroom Fall Risk

– Question – I know Mom isn’t supposed to have bath mats in the bathroom because they slide around and could make her trip or slip. But...

What It’s Like Losing Your Mom to Dementia

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Sep 18, 20163 min read

What It’s Like Losing Your Mom to Dementia

Living with the emotional side of caregiving is just as hard, if not harder, than managing the physical tasks. Our friends at Kindly Care...

5 Tips to Downsizing for Seniors: Keepsakes & Mementos

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Sep 14, 20162 min read

5 Tips to Downsizing for Seniors: Keepsakes & Mementos

Downsizing is inevitable Eventually, you’ll need to go through all the things your older adult has accumulated over their lifetime....

Buck & Buck Specialized Clothing Solves Senior Dressing Problems

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Sep 6, 20162 min read

Buck & Buck Specialized Clothing Solves Senior Dressing Problems

Getting dressed can be difficult for seniors It’s surprising how difficult the everyday task of getting dressed can be for many...

4 Tips to Get an Elderly Person to Stop Driving

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Aug 31, 20163 min read

4 Tips to Get an Elderly Person to Stop Driving

What to do when your senior is no longer a safe driver How to get an elderly person to stop driving is a top question among caregivers....

4 Tips to Deal with Seniors Who Refuse Help

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Aug 22, 20162 min read

4 Tips to Deal with Seniors Who Refuse Help

When your senior refuses help One of the most frustrating parts of being a caregiver is dealing with an older adult who stubbornly...

One Woman’s Perspective on Caregiving: “It Simply Sucks”

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Aug 18, 20162 min read

One Woman’s Perspective on Caregiving: “It Simply Sucks”

An honest look at the sucky parts of caregiving Ann Brenoff became a caregiver to her husband when he suddenly went into acute kidney...

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Aug 15, 20162 min read

Checklist for Visiting Elderly Parents

Multi-task during visits When you visit your parents’ home, it’s the perfect opportunity to take some time to discreetly check for signs...

Affordable Hearing Aid Alternatives for Seniors: Hearing Amplifiers

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Aug 2, 20162 min read

Affordable Hearing Aid Alternatives for Seniors: Hearing Amplifiers

Hearing aids for seniors are essential, but often too expensive At age 65, one in three people has hearing loss. It’s the third most...

Caregiver Essentials for Sudden Hospital Trips: Be Prepared

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Jul 20, 20162 min read

Caregiver Essentials for Sudden Hospital Trips: Be Prepared

Hospital trips happen suddenly Sudden hospital trips with your older adult are incredibly stressful and completely outside of your...

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Jul 18, 20162 min read

5 Myths about Dying

Understanding the facts about dying reduces guilt and fear Death is a mysterious and scary concept. Because there’s so much we don’t know...

Bidets for Seniors Improve Hygiene and Independence

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Jul 14, 20163 min read

Bidets for Seniors Improve Hygiene and Independence

Going to the bathroom becomes more challenging with age On average, people use the toilet 7 times a day. It’s one of the most basic...

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