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socialization in assisted living

Assisted Living Facility

How Socialization in Assisted Living Can Improve Senior Health

Loneliness has a bigger negative impact on senior health than many people realize. It can increase the risk of depression,...

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In-Home Care / Medical Conditions

7 Ways to Help Seniors Recover from Surgery

Recovering from surgery can be extra challenging for older adults and extra stressful for caregivers. Dr. Chris Dickson shares 7...

wheelchairs for seniors

Products & Services

Wheelchairs for Seniors: 6 Main Types, Accessories, and Medicare Coverage

Did you know that there are many different types of wheelchairs, each with a variety of features? If your older...

how to deal with aggressive behavior in dementia patients

Alzheimer's & Dementia

What to Do When Someone With Dementia Lashes Out Physically

Alzheimer’s and dementia can cause aggressive or combative behavior. Your older adult isn’t doing this on purpose, but you still...

breast cancer caregivers

Medical Conditions

4 Essential Legal Documents for Breast Cancer Caregivers

When you’re a breast cancer caregiver or a patient, making sure essential legal documents are in place is an important...

funeral planning

End of Life / Financial Matters

5 Ways to Make Funeral Planning Easier

Funeral planning is something that most of us avoid. But helping your older adult make arrangements ahead of time means...

how to dress an elderly person

5 Top Tips Make It Easier to Help Seniors Get Dressed

Getting dressed and undressed is an everyday task that’s challenging for many older adults. A variety of health conditions can...

talking to someone with dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

3 Traps to Avoid When Talking to Someone With Dementia

Someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia can’t carry on a conversation the same way they used to because of the changes...

copay accumulator

Medications / Paying for Care

Seniors Forced to Pay More for Prescription Drugs with Copay Accumulators – 6 Ways to Lower Costs

Insurance plans are complex and confusing. Because of this, it can be hard to understand how changes will affect our...

rides for seniors

Products & Services

8 Ridesharing Services for Seniors

For seniors, safe and reliable transportation is essential for staying independent and healthy. People need rides to get to the...

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