4 Ways Seniors and Caregivers Can Prevent and Manage Seasonal Depression

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Many people struggle to get through the winter season – and not just because bad weather makes everyday tasks difficult. Those “winter blues” could actually be seasonal depression (also called seasonal affective disorder). Vive Health explains what it is, how it affects seniors and caregivers, and 4 ways to prevent and manage symptoms.   Are the winter months especially challenging for your older…

Self Care for the Caregiver: 8 Practical Tips

Caregivers who practice self-care are more likely to provide better care to their loved ones and have a higher quality of life themselves

We all know how challenging and stressful caregiving can be. That’s why it’s helpful to have plenty of self-care options in mind. All Home Care Matters shares eight practical caregiver self-care tips to help you support your own well-being. Caregiving for loved ones is both a challenging and rewarding experience. As a caregiver, you play a critical role in the lives of…

7 Tips for Seniors and Caregivers Managing Dysphagia

Tips for seniors and caregivers for managing dysphagia.

Difficulty swallowing food or liquids is a serious problem for seniors. This is often caused by a condition called dysphagia, which could cause malnutrition, dehydration, or aspiration pneumonia. It’s estimated that this condition affects 15% of seniors and up to 68% of nursing home residents. To keep your older adult safe and healthy, Vive Health shares 7 expert tips on managing dysphagia.…

15 Insightful Dementia Communication Tips

Use 15 insightful dementia communication techniques to make it easier to connect and enjoy time together

When a loved one is living with dementia, communication can become a daily source of frustration and heartache for everyone involved. The “right” words often get lost, conversations can circle endlessly, and you might feel like you’re no longer able to connect in a meaningful way. But what if you could learn a new set of simple, powerful techniques that could help…

6 Tips to Ease Into Helping Aging Parents Manage Finances

Helping aging parents manage finances is a sensitive and complex topic, use 6 tips to ease into the transition

As your parents age, they may need more help managing their finances. This is a sensitive and complex topic, so it’s important to approach it carefully and with respect. LendingTree shares six tips to help you lay the groundwork and ease into the transition. As your parents age, you may need to help out a bit – or a lot – more. …

What Medicare Does and Doesn’t Cover for Alzheimer’s Care

It’s important to plan ahead for Alzheimer’s and dementia and understand what Medicare will and won’t cover

Long term care for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is expensive. To be able to provide the best care possible, it’s important to plan ahead for future care costs. HealthMarkets explains what Medicare does and doesn’t cover for Alzheimer’s and dementia care. As of 2019, an estimated 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. And the…

The Ultimate Guide to Senior Veterans Benefits

This complete guide to senior veterans benefits helps them access a variety of healthcare services and financial assistance.

Many senior veterans qualify for a variety of healthcare services and financial assistance. My Caring Plan shares a comprehensive guide to senior veterans benefits that includes helpful links to essential information. Veterans benefits can be a source of confusion and frustration for military families. This typically occurs because senior veterans don’t know their rights or don’t understand the bureaucratic barriers to apply…

Pneumonia in Seniors: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

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Older adults are more vulnerable to illness and pneumonia in seniors is a common complication during cold and flu season. Vive Health explains what pneumonia is, who’s at risk, and common symptoms. They also share 4 useful prevention tips.   When an older adult has a severe cold or the flu, a common complication is for it to turn into pneumonia –…

5 Steps to Take After an Older Adult Has a Fall

After a recent fall, you’re probably worried about your older adult. Take 5 steps to reduce the chances they’ll fall again.

If your older adult has recently taken a fall, you’re probably worried about what to do next. TheKey (formerly, Home Care Assistance) shares 5 steps to take to reduce the chances that they’ll fall again. Prevent additional senior falls with recovery tips Every year, about 3 million older adults suffer a fall that’s bad enough to land them in the emergency room. …

Use Tech to Decrease Social Isolation and Loneliness in Seniors

Technology keeps seniors connected, but can be tough for them to use. Get 3 key steps for finding devices that are practical and easy to use.

Devices like smartphones and tablets keep seniors safe and connected, but can be challenging for them to use. ONSCREEN shares 3 key steps for finding technology devices that are practical and easy for seniors to use. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us – particularly older adults – were impacted by social isolation and loneliness.  The use of technology like smartphones and…

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