Health Conditions

free coloring pages for seniors

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

Free Coloring Pages for Seniors: Our Top 5 Picks

Creative activities like coloring relieve stress and benefit seniors Coloring may sound like a simple activity, but more and more...

How to understand and manage challenging dementia behaviors

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Understand and Manage Dementia Behaviors: A Comprehensive Guide

Learning about dementia behaviors reduces caregiving stress Alzheimer’s disease and dementia inevitably cause changes in behavior as the disease progresses....

7 coronavirus easter activities for seniors during the pandemic

Activities for Older Adults / COVID-19

Coronavirus Easter: 7 Safe and Festive Ways to Celebrate

Date published: 2022-3-21 Easter-themed activities for all ages Easter is a fun holiday for everyone and a perfect opportunity to...

dementia-friendly environment

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Home Safety

13 Ways to Create a Dementia-Friendly Environment at Home

Simple changes at home make life easier for people with dementia Everyday life can be challenging for someone with Alzheimer’s...

dementia rummaging behavior

Alzheimer's & Dementia

9 Ways to Manage Dementia Rummaging Behavior

Dementia can cause seniors to rummage through belongings When seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease won’t stop rummaging through their...

Save time and money on prescription medication refills by switching to a mail order pharmacy

Medicare & Medicaid / Medications

Advantages of Mail Order Pharmacy for Seniors

One way to save time and money on prescription medication refills is to use a mail order pharmacy. MedicareFAQ explains...

Being a health advocate for seniors helps them get better medical care

Medical Conditions

7 Tips for Helping Seniors at the Doctor: Being a Health Advocate

Seniors may need help talking with doctors Figuring out how to get the best possible health care can be overwhelming....

Dementia caregivers need breaks, but may avoid getting help by using excuses or rationalizations to justify an unrealistic decision to handle things alone

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Reasons Dementia Caregivers Avoid Taking Breaks

Don’t avoid getting help with caregiving “I can manage fine without a break.” “I can’t find affordable help.” “Nobody looks...

What Medicare does and doesn’t cover for heart disease and cardiovascular health

Medical Conditions / Medicare & Medicaid

Understanding Medicare Coverage for Heart Disease

Because heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S., preventive cardiovascular care is essential for older adults....

Spot early warning signs of 4 common eye diseases and find out how they affect vision

Medical Conditions

4 Common Eye Diseases That Cause Blindness in Aging Eyes

Vision problems often cause behavior changes Vision problems start slowly and are usually painless. That’s why they can be hard...

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