Practical Tips

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

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

COVID-19 / Practical Tips

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

Medical Conditions / Practical Tips

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...

family caregiving issues

5 Biggest Issues That Sabotage Family Caregivers

Caregiving is a tough role and there are pitfalls that we often don’t learn about until we start struggling. To...

taking care of elderly parents in your home

When an Aging Parent Moves In: 10 Ways to Cope

When an aging parent moves in with you, it’s a big change to both of your lives. To make the...

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