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swallowing problems

Medical Conditions

4 Easy Ways to Add Healthy Calories to a Dysphagia Diet for Swallowing Problems

When seniors have swallowing problems (dysphagia), the special diets they have to follow can cause unhealthy weight loss and malnutrition....

How to get home medical equipment like walkers, wheelchairs, hospital beds, oxygen concentrators, or other assistive devices

Medical Conditions / Products & Services

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 in...

Find out about the 3 biggest changes coming to Medicare Advantage plans in 2021

Medicare & Medicaid

2021 Medicare Advantage Plans: The 3 Biggest Changes

The time to re-enroll or change Medicare plans is right around the corner. To help you plan ahead and make...

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....

How to reduce loneliness in seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

4 Ways to Reduce Loneliness in Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia

Loneliness and isolation can worsen dementia symptoms and suppress the immune system. To combat this, Vineyard Johns Creek shares 4...

senior hoarding issues

Senior Hoarding: Understand the Emotions to Find a Solution

Senior hoarding issues are tough for caregivers to manage, both physically and emotionally. Hoarding can cause safety hazards like increased...

Helping people with Alzheimer’s or dementia use social media safely

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Supporting People with Dementia in Safe Social Media Use

Social media gives people more opportunities to connect and socialize, something that’s especially important for preventing senior isolation. But there...

Prevent falls in seniors by watching for signs of mobility issues

Medical Conditions

Prevent Falls with 5 Warning Signs of Mobility Issues in Seniors

Mobility is essential for senior independence. But many people don’t find out about their older adult’s developing mobility problems until...

Tips for caregivers and seniors to safely resume activities during coronavirus

Tips for Seniors and Caregivers to Safely Resume Activities in the “New Normal” of Coronavirus

With lockdown restrictions being lifted, is it safe for seniors to go out? Rebecca Rushing, BSN, RN, from FirstLight Home...

treatments you should question

COVID-19 / Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare Coverage for COVID-19

It’s scary to think about getting sick with COVID-19. Seniors and caregivers are also worried about what insurance will cover...

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