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Healthy Aging for the Brain

February 11, 2019
You’ve likely heard the phrase, “Use it or lose it” in a number of situations. Did you know: this very same phrase may also apply to your mental...

Cataracts: Symptoms, Causes, Types & More

February 1, 2019
Cataracts are a common part of aging– so much so that many people consider cataracts normal. According to the National Eye Institute, by 80 years...

Benefits of Multigenerational Care

January 26, 2019
The landscape of the American population is changing. A nation that used to be dominated by very young people, an ever-declining birthrate along with...

Best Phone Features for the Visually Impaired

January 24, 2019
Using a regular phone can be frustrating for your elderly loved one if they have trouble seeing properly. In that case, finding a phone with special...

Medication Reminder Tips

January 18, 2019
Independence is an important concept in elder care. Sometimes, however, the need to keep your parents safe and healthy must supersede their need to...

Caregiver Tips for “Parenting” Elderly Parents

January 16, 2019
Your teen years were filled with struggles against your parents. You wanted more freedom. Shorter curfews, more room to make decisions, and less...

Bathing, Dressing, & Grooming Tips for Family Caregivers

January 6, 2019
Throughout childhood, our parents provided us with the love, care, and resources necessary to keep us healthy and strong. At some point in our lives,...

How to Reduce Fall Risk for Seniors With Arthritis

January 2, 2019
Arthritis affects a large percentage of the population of the United States, including nearly 50 percent of senior adults aged 65 and older. This...

How to Organize Personal Records

January 1, 2019
A new year. New resolutions. New thoughts … but the same old unorganized life? “Oh, if I could just get organized!” You can! Organization does not...

How to Ease Caregiver Stress While Caring for a Senior With Cancer

December 28, 2018
One thing you likely expected to encounter when you decide to become a family caregiver for your elderly parent was stress. Those who care for senior...