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Learning how to approach someone with dementia from Teepa Snow

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Positive Ways to Approach Someone with Dementia

Approaching someone with dementia sets the tone, and believe it or not, there's a right and a wrong way to...

When it comes to dementia, sometimes bending the truth is the most appropriate course of action.

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Therapeutic Fibbing: Why Experts Recommend Lying to Someone with Dementia

“Always tell the truth” is one of the golden rules we're supposed to adhere to. But when it comes to...

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How to help seniors regain their confidence after a fall

Common Aging Conditions / Home Safety

4 Steps That Help Seniors Regain Confidence After a Fall

As we age, the risk of falling increases. But in an older adult, a fall doesn’t just cause physical injury....

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Medical Conditions

Avoid Conflict When Helping Seniors at Doctor’s Appointments

Doctor’s visits can be a caregiving challenge Accompanying your older adult to their doctor’s appointments is important, but can be...

Standing senior exercise program prevents falls by strengthening essential muscles and balance skills

Activities for Older Adults

15 Minute Senior Exercise Program for Balance and Strength

Prevent senior falls with simple home exercises As they age, people naturally lose balance, strength, and flexibility. This increases the...

caregiver guilt

5 Expert Tips for Reducing Caregiver Guilt

Caregiver guilt is common, and stressful Caregivers often have very high (and often unfair) expectations for themselves. That can add...

How to reduce and prepare for aggressive behavior in dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

7 Ways to Reduce Aggressive Dementia Behaviors

Preparation reduces aggressive dementia behavior and increases safety Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can cause aggressive behavior, even in people who...

medications are not covered by medicare

Medications / Paying for Care

5 Options for Drugs Not Covered by Medicare

Medicare doesn’t always cover all drugs Most older adults get prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Part D plan or...

multiple health conditions

Medical Conditions

4 Tips for Managing Multiple Chronic Health Conditions

Most seniors manage more than 3 chronic health conditions Many seniors manage three or more chronic conditions and see multiple...

seated tai chi for seniors

Activities for Older Adults

Seated Tai Chi for Seniors: 3 Routines Improve Flexibility and Well-being

Seated tai chi for seniors improves health Tai chi is a gentle exercise that improves balance and reduces fall risk. ...

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