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Financial Matters

Taking Over Your Parents’ Finances

When your older adult needs help managing their finances, the prospect of taking over for them can seem overwhelming. To...

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When an Aging Parent Moves In: 10 Ways to Cope

When an aging parent moves in with you, it’s a big change to both of your lives. To make the...

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Alzheimer's & Dementia / In-Home Care

When Is It Time to Hire Dementia Care Help?

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is a non-stop challenge. For physical and mental health, caregivers need the ability...

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Common Aging Conditions / Medical Conditions

5 Top Dental Problems in Older Adults: Symptoms & Treatments

Keeping your older adult’s teeth and mouth healthy can be challenging because aging and health conditions can make them more...

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Medical Conditions / Practical Tips

Addressing Concerns for a Non-Social Parent Aging Alone

When an older adult lives alone, you may be worried that they could be depressed or lonely, especially if their...

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Medical Conditions / Practical Tips

How to Clean An Oxygen Concentrator

Tens of millions of Americans suffer from lung disease, typically caused by smoking, infections, and genetics. That’s why many older...

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Medicare & Medicaid

How Medicaid Spend Down Helps Seniors Qualify for Long Term Care Benefits

Assisted living or nursing care is expensive and many older adults will need to use Medicaid to pay for it....

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Medical Conditions

3 Helpful Tips for Bed Sores Prevention and 2 Common Treatments

Seniors with limited mobility are at risk of developing painful bed sores (aka pressure sores). Sitting or lying in the...

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Assisted Living Facility / Practical Tips

How to Advocate for a Loved One In Long-Term Care: 7 Smart Steps

Making sure your older adult in assisted living is getting good care and solving problems that come up is a...

hiring a caregiver for in-home help

Signs That You Hired the Wrong Caregiver

Finding the right person to help care for your older adult can be tough. The top priorities are that they’re...

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