Health Conditions

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

4 early warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease help with early diagnosis

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Spot 4 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

It can be scary and confusing if there are changes in your older adult’s memory or behavior. Homewatch CareGivers explains...

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...

Get 3 preparation and communication tips to improve senior doctor visits

Medical Conditions

Improve Seniors’ Doctor Visits with 3 Communication Tips

It’s essential to understand information from the doctor Having a good understanding of your older adult’s health conditions is especially...

Fun and meaningful activities improve sleep and reduce anxiety, agitation, and other challenging behaviors

Activities for Older Adults / Alzheimer's & Dementia

9 Engaging Activities for Low Vision Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

Find activities that suit cognitive ability and level of vision Activities help stimulate the mind and memory and keep older...

Caregivers act as health advocates to help seniors understand health conditions, manage treatments, and more

Medical Conditions

Why Seniors Need a Health Advocate: 7 Health Benefits

Seniors need someone to look out for their best interests Visiting the doctor can be an exhausting blur for some...

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