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Jigsaw Puzzles for Seniors at All Ability Levels

Oct 25, 20234 min read

Jigsaw Puzzles for Seniors at All Ability Levels

Engage and entertain with fun activities at the right level Activities for seniors are important for preventing boredom and boosting...

Find Local Respite Care to Get a Break From Caregiving

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Oct 25, 20234 min read

Find Local Respite Care to Get a Break From Caregiving

Respite care services give caregivers longer breaks Caring for an older adult is an important and demanding job. But your own health and...

Prevent Serious Illness with 5 Vaccines for Seniors

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Oct 24, 20232 min read

Prevent Serious Illness with 5 Vaccines for Seniors

Vaccination protects seniors from serious illness Vaccines are a simple, quick, and inexpensive way to protect seniors from serious...

3 Easy Balance Exercises Prevent Falls in Seniors

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Oct 23, 20232 min read

3 Easy Balance Exercises Prevent Falls in Seniors

Prevent falls with simple home exercises As people age, they typically lose balance, strength, and flexibility. This increases the risk...

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Oct 22, 20234 min read

5 Helpful Dementia Care Strategies

As any dementia caregiver knows, caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a challenging and unpredictable role. Marzena...

How to Report Medicare Fraud and 3 Ways to Get Trusted Info

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Oct 19, 20232 min read

How to Report Medicare Fraud and 3 Ways to Get Trusted Info

Scams and misleading Medicare policies are increasing Federal officials say complaints from seniors who were tricked into buying...

Affordable Eye Exams for Seniors Prevent Major Vision Loss

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Oct 18, 20232 min read

Affordable Eye Exams for Seniors Prevent Major Vision Loss

Seniors are at higher risk for vision problems The risk of developing serious eye diseases and major vision problems increases with age....

How Senior Living Advisors Help Find Assisted Living

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Oct 17, 20233 min read

How Senior Living Advisors Help Find Assisted Living

A senior living advisor helps seniors find a place that suits their needs When your older adult needs to move out of their home, finding...

Get Medicare Advice From State Counseling Programs

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Oct 16, 20232 min read

Get Medicare Advice From State Counseling Programs

Get Medicare advice from free state counseling programs When it’s time to choose Medicare healthcare or prescription drug plans, you...

Reduce Dementia Agitation with a Calm Environment: 5 Helpful Tips

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Oct 15, 20233 min read

Reduce Dementia Agitation with a Calm Environment: 5 Helpful Tips

Seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia are often highly sensitive to their environment. Creating a soothing place to live helps minimize...

Helping Aging Parents With Finances: 5 Ways to Reduce Resistance

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Oct 12, 20233 min read

Helping Aging Parents With Finances: 5 Ways to Reduce Resistance

Money is a sensitive topic for seniors Managing financial matters is an important part of caring for an older adult. However, it can be...

Bed Sores: Causes, Stages, Early Detection

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Oct 11, 20234 min read

Bed Sores: Causes, Stages, Early Detection

Seniors with limited mobility are at serious risk for bed sores (pressure sores). Spending a significant amount of time sitting or lying...

10 Ways for Caregivers to Take a Quick Break

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Oct 10, 20232 min read

10 Ways for Caregivers to Take a Quick Break

Caregivers need regular breaks Taking regular breaks is essential for caregiver health. As people often say, caregiving is a marathon, so...

Medicare Open Enrollment 2024: Maximize Coverage, Minimize Costs

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Oct 9, 20234 min read

Medicare Open Enrollment 2024: Maximize Coverage, Minimize Costs

Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct 15 to Dec 7 Medicare open enrollment or annual election period (AEP) is an enrollment period that happens...

Weighted Blankets for Dementia Improve Sleep and Reduce Anxiety

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Oct 8, 20234 min read

Weighted Blankets for Dementia Improve Sleep and Reduce Anxiety

Weighted blankets for dementia promote calm Alzheimer’s disease and dementia often cause older adults to feel agitated, anxious, or have...

How to Interview and Hire a Caregiver for Seniors

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Oct 5, 20234 min read

How to Interview and Hire a Caregiver for Seniors

When it comes to hiring a caregiver for your older adult, conducting a thorough and effective interview is essential. Janelle Leavell...

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Oct 4, 20233 min read

6 Festive Fall Activities for Seniors

Fall is here, the leaves are changing color It’s refreshing to feel the crisp fall air and watch the leaves change color. To celebrate...

Incontinence Protectors for Furniture and Cars Make Cleanup Easy

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Oct 3, 20233 min read

Incontinence Protectors for Furniture and Cars Make Cleanup Easy

Incontinence protectors make cleanup easier When an older adult is living with incontinence, furniture is likely to get soiled even if...

4 Ways to Get Family to Help With Aging Parents

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Oct 2, 20233 min read

4 Ways to Get Family to Help With Aging Parents

Why family doesn’t help with caregiving Unfortunately, many caregivers are disappointed to find that family members don’t take on their...

7 Ways to Reduce and Manage Mean Dementia Behavior

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Sep 30, 20234 min read

7 Ways to Reduce and Manage Mean Dementia Behavior

People with dementia might say hurtful things When you’re caring for an older adult with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, they might make...

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