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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, it’s...

bed sores

Medical Conditions

Bed Sores: Causes, Stages, Early Detection

Seniors with limited mobility are at serious risk for bed sores (aka pressure sores). Spending a significant amount of time...

dysphagia diet

Medical Conditions

10 Quick and Easy Dysphagia Diet Recipes (for Swallowing Problems): 5 Ingredients or Less

Many seniors have difficulty swallowing food or liquids. This condition is called dysphagia and can cause serious issues like aspiration...

caring for someone with cancer

5 Tips for Self-Care While Caring for Someone with Cancer

Caring for someone with cancer is a tough challenge. Belong.Life shares 5 tips to help caregivers care for themselves so...

signs of incontinence

Medical Conditions

3 Tips for Recognizing Signs of Incontinence in Seniors

Admitting to bathroom accidents can be tough for seniors. They may try to cover it up by hiding signs of...

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...

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