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senior medication safety

Senior Medication Safety: 9 Important Questions to Ask the Pharmacist

Because seniors often take multiple medications, they’re at higher risk of drug interactions and negative side effects. Pharmacists are medication...

Find out about key 2021 Medicare Open Enrollment deadlines, 4 coverage areas that are essential to review, and 5 changes expected in 2021

Medicare & Medicaid

What to Know About 2021 Medicare Open Enrollment

It’s almost time to re-enroll or change Medicare plans for next year. To help you make informed decisions about your...

questions to ask the pharmacist

8 Questions to Ask the Pharmacist When Seniors Get New Prescriptions

Pharmacists are trusted experts who can explain what medications are for, how to take them, and if there are potential...

How to make video calls to elderly Alzheimer’s and dementia patients during coronavirus nursing home lockdown

Alzheimer's & Dementia / COVID-19

Best Way to Make Video Calls to Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia in Nursing Homes

With nursing homes in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, families are having a hard time keeping in touch and...

diabetes in seniors

Medical Conditions

8 Practical Ways to Manage Diabetes in Seniors

With diabetes affecting 1 in 4 seniors, many caregivers are taking care of someone with this serious health condition. To...

These 6 tips help sleep-deprived caregivers fall asleep, stay asleep, and improve sleep quality

Health & Wellness

6 Ways to Fight Caregiver Sleep Deprivation

Sleep is essential for hard-working caregivers, but between regular life and caregiving responsibilities, getting enough quality rest can be a...

10 tips help dementia caregivers thrive - not just survive

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Practical Tips

How to Thrive as a Caregiver: 10 Things I Learned in Dementia Care

The caregiving journey is often filled with tough challenges and intense emotions. To help manage it all, Sue Anne Kirkham...

Find out how to successfully ask employers to provide more support for caregiving employees

6 Tips for Getting Caregiving Support From Your Employer

The coronavirus pandemic has intensified the already challenging task of juggling caregiving and a career. To help overwhelmed family caregivers,...

6 hygiene tips help you keep bedridden seniors healthy and comfortable

Medical Conditions / Practical Tips

6 Hygiene Tips for Bed Bound Seniors

When someone is confined to bed due to their health conditions, it’s important to keep up their personal hygiene. Feeling...

Find out about 6 creative ways to have summer vacation fun close to home during the coronavirus pandemic

Activities for Older Adults / COVID-19

6 Summer Staycation Ideas for Seniors During Covid-19

This year, the coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on many summer vacation and travel plans. To help you enjoy...

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