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Navigating Holidays When Loved Ones Need Care
Thoughts of the holiday season may have you dreaming of sugar plums and family gatherings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. But what about navigating holidays throughout the year...
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Sleep Struggles? Natural Solutions for Seniors
A good night’s sleep is essential for optimal mental and physical health, no matter your age. Still, the health conditions, medications, and changes in sleep patterns that often come with...
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What You Should Know About Shingles in the Elderly
Did you have chickenpox as a child? You might remember how itchy and painful they were. One in three American adults will experience that same virus again in their lives. It’s called &ldquo...
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The Importance of Planning Your Own Long-Term Care
Planning your own long-term care gives you choices about care as you age. The truth is, most families don't plan until it's too late because long-term care planning isn't a well-known...
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Taking a road trip with aging parents: 5 ways to prepare
Traveling with seniors presents unique challenges you may not be used to when traveling by yourself or with peers. Taking a road trip with your aging parents can be stressful but rewarding and is...
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Managing Anger & Sundowners Syndrome in Loved Ones With Memory Loss
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be physically and emotionally draining, especially when they have behavioral changes caused by their anxiety and confusion. Many...
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5 Reasons to Consider Home Health as a Career
Are you a nurse working in a hospital setting or a person interested in helping others —curious about home health as a career path? For many, the personal reward of helping hospitalized...
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How Respite Care Helps Family Caregivers
While it can be rewarding to serve as a family caregiver for a loved one with a chronic health condition or disability, the responsibility of caregiving can also be exhausting. Nearly 25% of...
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Senior Emergency Preparedness: A Practical Guide for Older Adults & Family Caregivers
Whether it’s a natural disaster, a power outage, a pandemic, or another unexpected situation, emergencies can happen anytime, forcing individuals to evacuate or shelter in place with little...
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Self-Care Tips for Professional Caregivers
If you are a professional caregiver, you’re probably passionate about helping others. Such dedication to the health and well-being of vulnerable adults is in high demand these days...