Medications 8 Tips to Avoid Harmful Drug Reactions and Overmedication in SeniorsToo much medication can be harmful According to the CDC, 83% of U.S. adults in their 60s and 70s used...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia How to Understand and Manage Dementia Behaviors: A Comprehensive GuideLearning about dementia behaviors reduces caregiving stress Alzheimer’s disease and dementia inevitably cause changes in behavior as the disease progresses....Read More
Medical Conditions Avoid Conflict When Helping Seniors at Doctor’s AppointmentsDoctor’s visits can be a caregiving challenge Accompanying your older adult to their doctor’s appointments is important, but can be...Read More
Activities for Older Adults 15 Minute Senior Exercise Program for Balance and StrengthPrevent senior falls with simple home exercises As they age, people naturally lose balance, strength, and flexibility. This increases the...Read More
Stress Relief 5 Expert Tips for Reducing Caregiver GuiltCaregiver guilt is common, and stressful Caregivers often have very high (and often unfair) expectations for themselves. That can add...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia 7 Ways to Reduce Aggressive Dementia BehaviorsPreparation reduces aggressive dementia behavior and increases safety Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can cause aggressive behavior, even in people who...Read More
Medications / Paying for Care 5 Options for Drugs Not Covered by MedicareMedicare doesn’t always cover all drugs Most older adults get prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Part D plan or...Read More
Medical Conditions 4 Tips for Managing Multiple Chronic Health ConditionsMost seniors manage more than 3 chronic health conditions Many seniors manage three or more chronic conditions and see multiple...Read More
Activities for Older Adults Seated Tai Chi for Seniors: 3 Routines Improve Flexibility and Well-beingSeated tai chi for seniors improves health Tai chi is a gentle exercise that improves balance and reduces fall risk. ...Read More
Alzheimer's & Dementia 10 Non-drug Ways to Manage Lewy Body Dementia SymptomsLewy body dementia symptoms are especially tough to manage Lewy body dementia is a complex disease that includes physical, cognitive,...Read More