Practical Tips

After a recent fall, you’re probably worried about your older adult. Take 5 steps to reduce the chances they’ll fall again.

Medical Conditions / Practical Tips

5 Steps to Take After an Older Adult Has a Fall

If your older adult has recently taken a fall, you’re probably worried about what to do next. TheKey shares 5...

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 Use a Cane for the Best Safety and Support

Using a cane doesn’t always come naturally Knowing how to use a cane correctly isn’t as obvious as it seems....

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Practical Tips / Products & Services

3 Mobility Devices for Seniors That Improve Safety and Independence

Helping seniors stay independent can be challenging, especially if your older adult won’t consider a mobility device that keeps them...

10 tips help dementia caregivers thrive - not just survive

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Practical Tips

How to Thrive as a Caregiver: 10 Things I Learned in Dementia Care

The caregiving journey is often filled with tough challenges and intense emotions. To help manage it all, Sue Anne Kirkham...

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Medications / Practical Tips

Build a Backup Medication Supply for Emergencies at No Extra Cost

Missing medication doses is dangerous for seniors Many seniors take multiple medications to manage chronic health conditions. Taking these medications...

Dozens of helpful caregiving how-to videos and printable resource guides, all available for free on the AARP website.

Family Caregiving How-To Videos Free from AARP

How-to video tutorials for medical or nursing caregiving tasks While caring for an older adult at home, caregivers often have...

Use these 7 tips to encourage someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia to shower or bathe

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Practical Tips

8 Tips to Get Someone with Dementia to Shower

Avoid battles over bathtime Bathing is a constant struggle for many caregivers of seniors with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or other...

These life hacks are tips and tricks that make life easier for seniors

7 Tips and Tricks Make Everyday Tasks Easier for Seniors

DIY tricks make life easier for seniors and caregivers Chronic health conditions or aging can make everyday tasks challenging for...

This guide helps you create a caregiving plan so you have time to make decisions and solve problems.

Caregiver Beginner's Guide / Practical Tips

This Guide Helps You Make a Caregiving Plan in 5 Steps

A caregiver plan helps at any stage No matter where you are in the caregiving journey, it’s never too late...

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