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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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8 Arthritis Dressing Tips Make Life Easier for Seniors

Arthritis makes it harder to get dressed Getting dressed and undressed is an everyday activity that’s often challenging for seniors...

Get tips for online safety for seniors to protect them from scammers and thieves

6 Online Safety Tips for Seniors

Online shopping, entertainment, and social media have become integral to life for so many people, including seniors. But the internet...

Improve senior sleep by aligning and supporting their body so they can rest more comfortably.

Medical Conditions / Practical Tips

11 Tips to Improve Senior Sleep by Reducing Pain and Discomfort

Improving senior sleep benefits them and you It’s exhausting to wake frequently in the night to help your older adult....

Use 5 simple tips to help seniors and caregivers save time and prevent unnecessary headaches when using popular tech devices

5 Tips to Prevent Tech Troubles for Seniors and Caregivers

Usage of technology and internet-connected services among older adults is at an all-time high, but many people run into situations...

6 hygiene tips help you keep bedridden seniors healthy and comfortable

Medical Conditions / Practical Tips

6 Hygiene Tips for Bed Bound Seniors

When someone is confined to bed due to their health conditions, it’s important to keep up their personal hygiene. Feeling...

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