Practical Tips

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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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Common Aging Conditions / Practical Tips

When Seniors Need Help Using the Toilet: Safety Tips for Caregivers

Seniors may need help getting on and off the toilet Even if your older adult is pretty independent, they may still need...

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Practical Tips / Products & Services

Incontinence Protection for Furniture and Cars Makes Cleanup Easy

Incontinence protection for furniture makes cleanup easier When your older adult is incontinent, your furniture is likely to get soiled...

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12 Free (Or Almost Free) Ways to Protect the Elderly

Keeping your senior safe and helping them stay as independent as possible doesn’t have to cost a lot of money....

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Reduce Stress with a Caregiver Notebook: 2 Useful Templates

Reduce caregiving stress with a notebook Did you know that keeping a caregiving notebook actually reduces stress? As a caregiver,...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia / Practical Tips

How to Get Someone with Dementia to Eat: 8 Expert Tips [Infographic]

When seniors with dementia won’t eat What can you do when your older adult loses interest in eating? For seniors...

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Practical Tips

Dressing Someone with Alzheimer’s: 9 Expert Tips [Infographic]

Everyday activities are challenging for seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia Helping seniors with dementia look the way they always have...

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