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Caring for an older adult doesn't have to be so hard. Get free, practical tips & resources that solve daily care challenges and improve quality of life for everyone involved.

incontinence pads for beds

Practical Tips / Products & Services

Incontinence Pads for Beds: Layers Work Best

Make incontinence cleanup easier and faster If your older adult experiences incontinence, you might spend a lot of time cleaning...

6 ways to convince seniors to take medicine

6 Ways to Convince Seniors to Take Medication

Why do seniors refuse to take medicine? Many families struggle to convince seniors to take medication that’s absolutely necessary for...

Home health care vs in home care: they sound so similar, but they’re not the same and there are some important differences

Home Health Care vs Home Care: What’s the Difference?

They sound the same, but are different services The words “home health care” and “home care” sound so similar, most...

Use nonverbal communication techniques to talk to someone with dementia. They make caregiving easier and improve quality of life for both of you.

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Talk to Someone With Dementia: Calm, Positive Body Language

Use calm, positive body language to talk to someone with dementia Communicating with someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can...

6 tips make it easier for caregivers to take some well-deserved breaks

In-Home Care / Stress Relief

6 Ways to Make It Easier for Caregivers to Take a Break

Caregivers need to take care of themselves too The secret to surviving long term caregiving is to pace yourself and...

Get an overview of senior housing options, who would benefit from each type, how they work, and the costs

Assisted Living Facility / Housing Options Guide

7 Senior Housing Options: Which One Works Best?

How to make sense of today’s senior housing options When it’s time to make a change in your older adult’s...

3 reasons why seniors aren’t taking medication as prescribed

Not Taking Medication as Prescribed Harms Senior Health

Missing medication doses seriously affects senior health Not taking prescribed medication has serious consequences for older adults. According to a...

Speaking in short, direct sentences is a way to communicate that’s more comfortable for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Talk to Someone with Alzheimer’s: Short, Direct Sentences

Communication changes when someone has Alzheimer’s When someone has Alzheimer’s or dementia, changes in their brain cause a decline in...

3 reasons why you should stop feeling guilty about putting senior in assisted living

3 Reasons to Stop Feeling Guilty About a Move to Assisted Living

You’ve made the difficult decision to move your older adult to assisted living Moving your older adult into assisted living...

depression in seniors

Medical Conditions

10 Ways to Help Seniors Deal with Isolation and Depression

Many older adults go through major life changes that could make them more vulnerable to depression. But it’s heartbreaking to...

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