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Senior woman looking at photo frame of deceased spouseBlog
The Widowhood Effect: Understanding Its Profound Impact on Health and Well-Being
The widowhood effect refers to the increased risk that a surviving spouse will die shortly after the death of their spouse, particularly within the first three months. Numerous studies have...
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Understanding the Early Signs of Dementia: What to Know and Steps to TakeBlog
Understanding the Early Signs of Dementia: What to Know and Steps to Take
When you repeatedly misplace your car keys, forget completely how to turn on the Smart TV or your senior mom calls to ask you the same question she asked you yesterday and the day before, your...
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5 Crucial Steps: What to Do When Your Parent Keeps FallingBlog
5 Crucial Steps: What to Do When Your Parent Keeps Falling
More than 25% of people age 65 or older fall each year. An occasional fall for the person you care for is bad enough, especially if it results in broken bones or worse. But what happens when your...
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Nurse helping elderly manBlog
Finding the Best Nurse at Home for Your Aging Parent
When you’re caring for an aging relative, you may eventually need more help than a caregiver can provide. If your loved one wants to remain at home, you can turn to a nurse-at-home service.An...
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Prepare Today, Worry Less Tomorrow: A Guide to Elder Care PlanningBlog
Prepare Today, Worry Less Tomorrow: A Guide to Elder Care Planning
If you have an aging relative — regardless of how healthy they are now — it’s time to prepare for their future care needs. Consider this: A 65-year-old today has almost a 70...
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Activities for Seniors to Bring Joy and Enrich Daily LifeBlog
Activities for Seniors to Bring Joy and Enrich Daily Life
Seniors who are engaged in interesting activities live lives of joy and purpose. The path to this type of fulfillment starts with a discussion of hobbies, past activities and interest in learning...
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Nurse providing vaccineBlog
Vaccines for Seniors: How to Protect Yourself and Your Parents
Seniors need protection beyond just COVID-19 and flu vaccines. That’s because as we age, our immune systems weaken, making us more vulnerable to infections and diseases. Vaccines can lessen...
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Elderly Medication Management: A Guide for Seniors and CaregiversBlog
Elderly Medication Management: A Guide for Caregivers
The older we get, the more health challenges we face. In particular, people older than 85 often have multiple complex conditions. Polypharmacy, defined as taking five or more medications at the...
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Innovative Gadgets for Seniors Can Make Aging in Place EasierBlog
Innovative Gadgets for Seniors Can Make Aging in Place Easier
Today’s seniors would rather stay in their homes and among their established communities as long as possible. According to AARP’s AgeTech Collaborative, 77% of adults ages 50 to 80 say...
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Private-Duty Caregivers: What They Do and How to Choose OneBlog
Private-Duty Caregivers: What They Do and How to Choose One
Roughly 70% of Americans who reach age 65 will need some sort of caregiver. While some people have family members who can fulfill a part- or full-time caregiving role, many will look to experienced...