Practical Tips

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...

This 7 min step-by-step demo shows how to safely move someone from wheelchair to toilet

Wheelchair to Toilet Transfer Techniques: Safely Help Seniors

Prevent injury while helping someone use the toilet Most family caregivers aren’t trained on how to safely help older adults...

Use these creative tips to get seniors to drink more water and prevent dehydration

6 Ideas to Get Seniors to Drink More Water

Dehydration is a common and serious health problem for seniors Preventing dehydration is important because it can cause serious health...

keeping aging parents at home

In-Home Care / Practical Tips

Keeping Aging Parents at Home: 5 Top Caregiving Tips

How to care for seniors at home for as long as possible People often say “I promised her I’d never...

Daily routines for caregivers help days run more smoothly and reduce stress

5 Ways Caregiving Routines Make Daily Life Easier

Routines simplify and smooth life for caregivers A top caregiving goal is to make life easier for your older adult,...

routine is important for seniors

3 Top Benefits of a Daily Routine for Seniors

A regular daily routine reduces stress for seniors Young or old, people are most afraid of the unknown. As someone...

Improved quality of life for seniors can boost mood & energy, reduce anxiety, improve cognition, and more

5 Ways to Improve Quality of Life for Seniors

Quality of life is important for health and well-being It’s not enough to just be alive. Good quality of life...

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