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Tips for Recognizing MCI in a Senior Loved One

December 16, 2022

Coming home for the holidays is a wonderful time to make new memories and reminisce together about holidays past.  It is also an occasion when …Read More

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How Home Care Helps Older Adults Manage Congestive Heart Failure

December 2, 2022

We have only one, and it is perhaps the most fundamental organ in our bodies – so hearing from our doctor that our heart is “failing” …Read More

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How Can Seniors Stay Independent When Giving Up the Car Keys?

November 25, 2022

It is a discussion no one wants to have with older parents, but one that will probably be needed eventually. Having the ability to drive …Read More

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Practical Strategies for Caring for a Parent With Dementia

November 11, 2022

Caring for a parent with dementia can feel as frustrating as trying to wrap your mind around quantum physics. It involves attempting to make sense …Read More

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How Family Caregivers Can Cope With Emotions of Caring for Others

November 4, 2022

As a family caregiver, it often feels like you have to be the rock of the family: cool, composed, and in control. No matter what …Read More

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Going to a Doctor’s Appointment With a Senior

October 28, 2022

When caring for an older relative, there’s always a fine line to walk. You have to provide as much help and support as possible without …Read More

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How At-Home Care Can Help After a Stroke

October 21, 2022

Experiencing a stroke is a scary, unexpected event. The effects can be minor to life-altering, but one thing is clear: follow-up care and help after …Read More

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Keeping Up With Chronic Health Problems in Older Adults

October 7, 2022

If you are a family caregiver and feel overwhelmed with juggling appointments with various physicians, trips to the pharmacy, lab work, managing medications and special …Read More

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Top Myths About Getting Older

September 30, 2022

If you are holding onto some of the top myths about getting older, like you’re doomed to a non-active, lonely lifestyle spent in a rocking …Read More

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Do-It-Yourself Sensory Activities to Help Minimize Agitation in Dementia

September 23, 2022

Swift changes in moods are characteristic outward indications of dementia, and can be extremely difficult for family caregivers  to work through. One minute you may …Read More

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