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6 ideas for safely celebrating Thanksgiving during this pandemic holiday season

COVID-19 / Holiday / Practical Tips

Coronavirus Thanksgiving: 6 Tips for a Safe, Fun, and Festive Holiday

Modify traditions to safely enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday Thanksgiving is usually filled with annual traditions and is a cherished time...

6 tips that help caregivers prepare seniors for a safer, healthier winter season

COVID-19 / Practical Tips

6 Tips to Help Seniors Stay Safer and Healthier This Winter

Winter, with its harsh weather and increase in illness transmission, presents additional challenges for seniors and caregivers. Nurse Rebecca Rushing...

Absentee (mail-in) and early voting enable seniors and family caregivers to cast their ballots safely

Safe Voting Options Give Seniors and Caregivers a Voice

Voting is a right for all American citizens, regardless of age or physical ability. But in-person voting isn’t always feasible....

Find out how to successfully ask employers to provide more support for caregiving employees

6 Tips for Getting Caregiving Support From Your Employer

The coronavirus pandemic has intensified the already challenging task of juggling caregiving and a career. To help overwhelmed family caregivers,...

Senior care during the coronavirus pandemic

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Senior Care During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Coronavirus worries add stress to caring for older adults. Rebecca Rushing, BSN, RN, from FirstLight Home Care shares advice on...

long distance caregiving tips

Long Distance Caregiving Tips: A Comprehensive Guide

Caregiving from a distance is challenging When you live far away from an older adult you’re caring for, you might...

senior foot care

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8 Essential Senior Foot Care Tips for Improved Health

Healthy feet help seniors stay as mobile, balanced, and independent as possible. To reduce the risk of foot problems that could...

taking seniors on outings

8 Practical Tips for Enjoyable Outings with Seniors

Taking seniors on a fun outing can seem like a major challenge. But with advance planning, it can be an...

how to dress an elderly person

5 Top Tips Make It Easier to Help Seniors Get Dressed

Getting dressed and undressed is an everyday task that’s challenging for many older adults. A variety of health conditions can...

caring for aging parents

7 Things You Should Never Say to Your Aging Parents

When helping aging parents, we may accidentally say things that make them upset or disrespected. To make conversations more positive...

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