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hospital discharge

Medical Conditions

4 Essential Hospital Discharge Facts That Caregivers Must Know

It’s stressful when your older adult is in the hospital. But it can be even more stressful when doctors say...

smart home devices for seniors

Products & Services

Smart Home Devices for Seniors Increase Safety and Independence

It’s not realistic to watch over someone 24/7. We need to take breaks, go to the office, or run errands....

Medicare vision coverage

Medicare & Medicaid

Medicare Vision Coverage: Find Out What’s Included

Keeping eyes healthy and catching vision problems early helps seniors stay as independent as possible. HealthMarkets explains what types of...

medication disposal

Medication Disposal: How to Safely Get Rid of Unwanted Medicine

With many seniors taking multiple medications, it’s common for some to expire and others to be stopped when no longer...

depression in seniors

Medical Conditions

10 Ways to Help Seniors Deal with Isolation and Depression

Many seniors go through major life changes that could make them more vulnerable to depression. But it’s heartbreaking to stand...

managing dysphagia

Medical Conditions

7 Helpful 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,...

how much will my prescription cost without insurance

Why Seniors Should Ask Pharmacists: How Much Will My Prescription Cost without Insurance?

Seniors and caregivers are in the habit of using insurance benefits to pay for prescription medication. But sometimes, the cash...

nursing home abuse

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility

What to Do If You Suspect Nursing Home Abuse of Seniors with Dementia

When someone with dementia lives in a care community and gets injured, you don’t know if abuse or neglect was...

senior foot care

Medical Conditions / Practical Tips

8 Essential Senior Foot Care Tips for Improved Health

Healthy feet help seniors stay as mobile, balanced, and independent as possible. To reduce the risk of foot problems that could...

end of life documents

5 Essential End-of-Life Documents for Seniors

Avoiding end-of-life conversations is a natural tendency. But not having the proper legal documents in place could create big problems...

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