Practical Tips

stay cool in hot weather

How to Keep Seniors Cool in Hot Weather: 10 Tips

Seniors are at risk for heat stroke during hot weather Seniors need to be more aware of overheating and heat...

communicating effectively with seniors

Managing Family Dynamics / Practical Tips

How to Communicate Effectively with Seniors to Make Important Conversations Easier

Communicating with seniors is essential, but can be frustrating Caring for an older adult is all about communication. It’s essential...

Promote independence in the elderly by finding a balance between helping too much or too little

4 Ways to Provide Support While Encouraging Senior Independence

How much help is too much? Finding a balance is essential When an older adult starts needing help with everyday...

time management tips for caregivers

10 Expert Time Management Tips for Caregivers

Managing time is an essential caregiving skill Time is precious when you’re caring for an older adult. There’s so much...

Use a dementia journal to solve challenging behaviors and make caregiving easier

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Practical Tips

Keeping a Dementia Journal Makes Caregiving Easier: 7 Things to Track

Feel more in control by taking notes on dementia symptoms Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can feel like...

During your holiday visit, make sure aging parents are well, make home safety updates, and start important conversations about the future

Holiday / Practical Tips

3 Things to Do While Visiting Aging Parents for the Holidays

Take advantage of your holiday visit to check on older adults During the holidays, many people will be visiting aging parents...

How to wash hair in bed for bedridden senior without making a mess

How to Wash Hair in Bed With No Mess

Some people need to wash hair in bed due to limited mobility Some older adults can’t bathe using a tub...

Help older adults maintain their health and well-being with three ways to boost mental health

3 Ways to Boost Mental Health in Seniors

Major changes that often happen later in life can increase the chances that an older person will be affected by...

AARP Foundation and Chase provide the tools and know-how that assist older adults in adopting digital tools that help improve their quality of life

Increased Tech Use for Older Adults is Pandemic Silver Lining

If there is a silver lining to this pandemic, one might be that it has spurred older adults to adopt...

Keep essential caregiving info at your fingertips with this free caregiver notebook template

A Caregiver Notebook Makes Caregiving Easier

Having information at your fingertips reduces caregiver stress There are so many details involved in caregiving, nobody can possibly remember...

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