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Get 4 tips on how caregivers can maximize senior care budgets during the post-pandemic recovery

Financial Matters

4 Post-Pandemic Senior Care Budget Tips for Caregivers

Over the past year, the pandemic has put caregivers under increased financial stress in addition to increasing their caregiving responsibilities....

Veteran caregivers can get support from 5 free AARP resources

Veteran Caregiver Support: 5 AARP Resources

This past year, veteran and military caregivers have taken on more responsibilities along with increased isolation, stress, and anxiety. Caregiver...

Seniors can eat safely with 10 dysphagia diet recipes that are easy, tasty, and healthy

Medical Conditions

10 Quick and Easy Dysphagia Diet Recipes for Swallowing Problems

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

Save money on Medicare by avoiding three costly, but common, mistakes

Medicare & Medicaid

3 Mistakes That Cost Medicare Beneficiaries a Fortune

Keeping Medicare costs low can be a confusing challenge. But avoiding three common mistakes helps prevent increased premiums and higher...

Adding laughter to caregiving is an effective way to combat the negative effects of stress

5 Ways to Add Laughter to Caregiving

Caregiving is a challenging responsibility that increases stress and contributes to burnout and compassion fatigue. One effective way to combat...

How Medicare plans work and the differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage

Medicare & Medicaid

Original Medicare vs Medicare Advantage

Choosing the right Medicare plan can be confusing. Best Company explains how Medicare plans work and the differences between Original...

Get expert answers to 7 top questions about managing anxiety, stress, and isolation as we emerge from COVID-19

Manage Post-Pandemic Anxiety, Isolation, Depression With 7 Tips From Oprah and AARP Experts

This past year has intensified anxiety, stress, and isolation for seniors and family caregivers alike. We asked experts Dr. Robin...

4 tips that help caregivers consider their own needs before saying yes to requests for their time and energy

4 Tips That Help Caregivers Say No With Confidence

Many caregivers are used to putting others before themselves and have a tough time saying no to additional requests for...

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...

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...

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