5 Steps to Take After an Older Adult Has a Fall If your older adult has recently taken a fall, you’re probably worried about what to do next. TheKey (formerly, HomeRead More
Overmedication Worsens Dementia: How to Avoid Medication Problems Sponsored by Geriatric Academy Overmedication in the older adult population is a significant healthcare crisis. In fact, overmedication, or polypharmacyRead More
7 Treatable Diseases That Mimic Alzheimer’s Don’t assume unusual behavior is caused by Alzheimer’s If your older adult’s behavior changes, it’s normal to be worried. AndRead More
Family Caregiving How-To Videos Free from AARP How-to video tutorials for medical or nursing caregiving tasks While caring for an older adult at home, caregivers often haveRead More
Adult Day Programs Help Seniors Live at Home Longer Adult day programs improve quality of life for seniors and caregivers When your older adult can’t safely be alone allRead More
3 Ways to Get the Home Medical Equipment That Seniors Need: Wheelchairs, Hospital Beds, and More Many older adults rely on home medical equipment like walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, oxygen concentrators, or other assistive devices inRead More
8 Useful Bathroom Aids for Seniors Make Everyday Tasks Easier Make bathroom tasks easier for seniors As people age, it can become more difficult to perform everyday tasks, like theRead More
Traveling with Dementia: 6 Ways to Know If It Will Work Traveling with dementia can still be possible When your older adult has dementia, it doesn’t automatically mean that they can’tRead More
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 beRead More
Long-Term Care Insurance: Understand Options to Help Older Adults Choose Coverage Many older adults will need help at home with activities of daily living. To get help paying for in-home care,Read More