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anticholinergics can worsen or cause dementia symptoms

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Medications That Worsen Dementia and Increase Dementia Risk: Anticholinergics

Commonly-used medications can cause dementia-like symptoms Common prescription and over-the-counter medications called anticholinergics (anti-col-in-er-jik; hear it) have side effects that...

Medicare Open Enrollment minimize costs maximize coverage

Medicare & Medicaid

2020 Medicare Open Enrollment: Reduce Costs, Improve Coverage

Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct 15 to Dec 7 For 2020 healthcare coverage, Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period runs from...

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affordable eye exams for seniors

Medical Conditions

Affordable Eye Exams for Seniors Prevent Major Vision Loss

Seniors are at higher risk for vision problems The risk of developing serious eye diseases and major vision problems increases...

end-of-life conversations with seniors

End-of-Life Conversations with Seniors: A Guide for Caregivers

End-of-life conversations empower a person to “die well” Talking about end-of-life wishes is one of the most important conversations to...

constipation in seniors: 6 home remedies

Medical Conditions

Constipation in Seniors: 6 Effective Home Remedies

Chronic constipation is a common issue for seniors Constipation is an issue that many older adults deal with on a...

6 signs of elder abuse

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Warning Signs of Elder Abuse in Seniors with Dementia

Seniors with dementia are more vulnerable to abuse Seniors with dementia sometimes make false accusations and claim that family or...

6 ways to convince seniors to take medicine

6 Tips to Convince Seniors to Take Medication

Why some seniors stubbornly refuse to take medicine Many families struggle to convince seniors to take medication that’s absolutely necessary...

home health care vs in home care

Home Health Care and In Home Care: What Do They Do?

They sound the same, but are different services The words “home health care” and “in home care” sound so similar,...

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Medicare & Medicaid

Get Help with Medicare Questions from State Programs

Get Medicare help from free state counseling programs When it’s time to choose Medicare healthcare or prescription drug plans, you...

why you should stop feeling guilty about putting mom in assisted living

3 Reasons to Stop Feeling Guilty About Putting Mom in Assisted Living

You’ve made one of the hardest decisions of your life Moving your older adult into assisted living might be one...

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