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7 Ways to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors
Between 1900 and 2021, the average U.S. life expectancy increased by nearly 40 years. That statistic addresses quantity, but…
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Caregiver Tips
Cannot be a Caregiver? Don’t Feel Guilty
There are 66 million unpaid adult family caregivers in America — 29 percent of the adult U.S. population —…
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Care Management
ADLs and IADLs: An Essential Guide for Seniors
There are two categories of daily activities that can serve as a gauge to a senior’s physical and cognitive…
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Financial Considerations for Senior Caregivers
A financial power of attorney is a powerful legal document that enables a trusted individual to be designated as…
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Health & Wellness
Signs You Need Grief Support
“I tell people that during the first few weeks of grief, you feel like you are in a fog;…
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Care Management
Why You Should Consider Care Coordination
When my daughter and I started caring for my mom, Margaret, in 2009, I didn’t have a care coordination…
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Home Health Care
Home Health Care and Skilled Nursing – Two Viable Options for Seniors
The vast majority of seniors want to remain in their home for as long as possible, but determining when…
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Caregiver Tips
Health Care Documents for Seniors to Have in Place During COVID-19
If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it is how quickly life can change and create new priorities for all…
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Caregiver Tips
What Should Senior Caregivers Know as COVID-19 Restrictions Ease
As COVID-19 restrictions change and become less restrictive, determining what is safe for seniors should be based on an…
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Health & Wellness
Strengthen Your Immune System: The 4 Key Factors
Immune systems fight infections by distinguishing healthy cells from unhealthy ones and attacking those that have been damaged or…
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Caregiver Tips
Medication Management Guide for Seniors
People 65 and older visit emergency departments 450,000 times per year for adverse drug events. That’s more than twice…
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How Do You Know It Is Okay to Visit Grandparents?
Determining when it is safe to visit a grandparent requires knowing a number of general facts and considering other…
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Senior Living
Downsizing: Create the Home That’s Right for this Time in your Life
Retirement is an exciting time that opens up a new world of possibilities. If you have retired or are…
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