Practical Tips

How to Use a Cane Correctly 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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Managing Your Senior’s Care: Check Up with Check-Ins

There are many people involved in your older adult’s care: doctors, nurses, physical therapists, in-home caregivers, assisted living staff, family,...

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Medications / Practical Tips

Medication Management Tips Help Seniors Take the Right Pills at the Right Time

Keeping medicines straight can be difficult for seniors Getting prescriptions from your older adult’s doctor is just the tip of...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia / Common Aging Conditions / Practical Tips

8 Ways to Stop an Elderly Person From Driving When All Else Fails

What to do if your parent or spouse refuses to stop driving Unsafe senior driving is a serious issue. When...

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5 Tips to Downsizing for Seniors: Keepsakes & Mementos

Downsizing is inevitable Eventually, you’ll need to go through all the things your older adult has accumulated over their lifetime....

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Common Aging Conditions / Practical Tips

4 Tips to Get an Elderly Person to Stop Driving

What to do when your senior is no longer a safe driver How to get an elderly person to stop...

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4 Tips to Deal with Seniors Who Refuse Help

When your senior refuses help One of the most frustrating parts of being a caregiver is dealing with an older adult who...

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Home Safety / Practical Tips

Checklist for Visiting Elderly Parents

Multi-task during visits When you visit your parents’ home, it’s the perfect opportunity to take some time to discreetly check for signs...

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Common Aging Conditions / Practical Tips

7 Warning Signs: How to Know When Your Parents Should Stop Driving

Worried about your parent’s driving safety? It’s common for adult children to worry about an aging parent’s driving skills, but...

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Caregiver Beginner's Guide / Practical Tips

Caregiver Essentials for Sudden Hospital Trips: Be Prepared

Hospital trips happen suddenly Sudden hospital trips with your older adult are incredibly stressful and completely outside of your control....

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