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diabetes in seniors

Medical Conditions

8 Practical Ways to Manage Diabetes in Seniors

With diabetes affecting 1 in 4 seniors, many caregivers are taking care of someone with this serious health condition. To...

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...

obtaining medical records

Medical Conditions

Trapped Medical Records

There are many reasons why you’d need a copy of your older adult’s medical records. You might need them to...

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...

caregiver sleep deprivation

Health & Wellness

6 Ways to Fight Caregiver Sleep Deprivation

Sleep is essential for hard-working caregivers, but between regular life and caregiving responsibilities, getting enough quality rest can be a...

swallowing problems

Medical Conditions

4 Easy Ways to Add Healthy Calories to a Dysphagia Diet for Swallowing Problems

When seniors have swallowing problems (dysphagia), the special diets they have to follow can cause unhealthy weight loss and malnutrition....

caring for aging parents

7 Things You Should Never Say to Your Aging Parents

When helping aging parents, we may accidentally say things that make them upset or disrespected. To make conversations more positive...

protecting elderly parents

Protecting Elderly Parents

Caring for aging parents can feel overwhelming. To make it easier to prioritize how to help and protect your older...

medicare donut hole

Medicare & Medicaid / Medications

5 Ways to Afford Prescriptions in the Medicare Donut Hole

Prescription medications are a significant cost for most seniors. That’s especially true if they fall into the Medicare Part D...

dementia and communication strategies

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Communicate Better With Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s

Interacting with a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia isn’t always easy. Sometimes, our usual conversational habits can unintentionally cause conflict....

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