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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,...

Use 15 insightful dementia communication techniques to make it easier to connect and enjoy time together

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...

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

Due to Covid-19, families may have a tough time keeping in touch and seniors may feel isolated or abandoned. This...

After breaking 7 foot bones, a rock musician found the Drive Nitro rollator walker. Hear his experience and how the Nitro helped him before and after major foot surgery.

Products & Services

A Rock Star’s Experience with the Drive Nitro Rollator Walker

After breaking 7 bones in his foot, Derek Williams needed a mobility aid that would make everyday life easier and...

Helping aging parents manage finances is a sensitive and complex topic, use 6 tips to ease into the transition

Financial Matters

6 Tips to Ease Into Helping Aging Parents Manage Finances

As your parents age, they may need more help managing their finances. This is a sensitive and complex topic, so...

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

Activities for Older Adults

6 Easy At-Home Exercises: 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 important to plan ahead for Alzheimer’s and dementia and understand what Medicare will and won’t cover

Medicare & Medicaid

What Medicare Does and Doesn’t Cover for Alzheimer’s Care

Long term care for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is expensive. To be able to provide the best care possible,...

Get ideas for heartwarming winter activities for seniors

Activities for Older Adults

5 Winter Activities for Seniors That Warm the Heart

Finding senior-friendly activities is especially challenging when the weather has been cold and harsh for months. We love these winter...

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...

When an estranged parent needs care, consider key factors and set boundaries before becoming their caregiver

Managing Family Dynamics

Caring for Estranged Parents: 3 Important Considerations

When an estranged parent needs care, adult children must make difficult decisions about potentially being a caregiver and on the...

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