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seasonal depression

Health & Wellness / Medical Conditions

4 Ways Seniors and Caregivers Can Prevent and Manage Seasonal Depression

Many people struggle to get through the winter season – and not just because bad weather makes everyday tasks difficult. Those...

managing dysphagia

Medical Conditions

7 Tips for Seniors and Caregivers Managing Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing food or liquids is a serious problem for seniors. This is often caused by a condition called dysphagia,...

dementia communication techniques

Alzheimer's & Dementia

15 Insightful Dementia Communication Tips

Talking with someone who has Alzheimer’s or dementia can be challenging. Learning some simple, yet effective dementia communication techniques makes...

Why caregiving has gotten more stressful and challenging during Covid-19

COVID-19 / Stress Relief

4 Reasons Why Caregiving is Harder in the Era of COVID-19

The pandemic has made life more challenging for everyone, and especially for family caregivers. Dr. Aaron Blight discusses 4 reasons...

Use available technology tools to make everyday life easier and better for seniors with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

3 Ways Technology Helps Seniors with Dementia

Living with dementia and caring for someone with dementia are both challenging situations. Vineyard Bluffton shares three ways to use...

This complete guide to senior veterans benefits helps them access a variety of healthcare services and financial assistance.

Paying for Care

The Ultimate Guide to Senior Veterans Benefits

Many senior veterans qualify for a variety of healthcare services and financial assistance. My Caring Plan shares a comprehensive guide...

pneumonia in seniors

Medical Conditions

Pneumonia in Seniors: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Older adults are more vulnerable to illness and pneumonia in seniors is a common complication during cold and flu season....

Use 6 easy at-home exercises for seniors to improve balance and prevent falls

Activities for Older Adults

6 Easy At-Home Exercises for 2021: Improve Balance and Prevent Falls

After age 50, reflexes and coordination naturally slow, strength decreases, and eyesight declines. All this can lead to reduced balance...

It’s possible to make changes to Medicare Advantage plans from Jan 1 to Mar 31

Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare Advantage Plan Not Working Out? Make Changes During Open Enrollment: Jan 1 to Mar 31

If their Medicare Advantage plan isn’t working out as expected, seniors have a chance to make changes during the Open...

These positive new year's resolutions for caregivers help you notice your contributions and reduce stress

Health & Wellness

7 Positive New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers

With all the stress and responsibility of caregiving, it’s easy to forget to give ourselves credit for the wonderful things...

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