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When an estranged parent needs care, consider key factors and set boundaries before becoming their caregiver

Managing Family Dynamics

Caring for Estranged Parents: 3 Important Considerations

When an estranged parent needs care, adult children must make difficult decisions about potentially being a caregiver and on the...

When seniors lose interest in life, it’s a sign of anhedonia, which is a common symptom of depression

Medical Conditions

Seniors Losing Interest in Life: 7 Ways to Help With Anhedonia

Sometimes, older adults begin to withdraw from favorite activities and seem to lose interest in life. This could be anhedonia,...

6 tips that help caregivers prepare seniors for a safer, healthier winter season

COVID-19 / Practical Tips

6 Tips to Help Seniors Stay Safer and Healthier This Winter

Winter, with its harsh weather and increase in illness transmission, presents additional challenges for seniors and caregivers. Nurse Rebecca Rushing...

Absentee (mail-in) and early voting enable seniors and family caregivers to cast their ballots safely

Safe Voting Options Give Seniors and Caregivers a Voice

Voting is a right for all American citizens, regardless of age or physical ability. But in-person voting isn’t always feasible....

senior medication safety

Senior Medication Safety: 9 Important Questions to Ask the Pharmacist

Because seniors often take multiple medications, they’re at higher risk of drug interactions and negative side effects. Pharmacists are medication...

Find out about key 2021 Medicare Open Enrollment deadlines, 4 coverage areas that are essential to review, and 5 changes expected in 2021

Medicare & Medicaid

What to Know About 2021 Medicare Open Enrollment

It’s almost time to re-enroll or change Medicare plans for next year. To help you make informed decisions about your...

questions to ask the pharmacist

8 Questions to Ask the Pharmacist When Seniors Get New Prescriptions

Pharmacists are trusted experts who can explain what medications are for, how to take them, and if there are potential...

How to make video calls to elderly Alzheimer’s and dementia patients during coronavirus nursing home lockdown

Alzheimer's & Dementia / COVID-19

Best Way to Make Video Calls to Seniors with Alzheimer’s or Dementia in Nursing Homes

With nursing homes in lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic, families are having a hard time keeping in touch and...

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...

These 6 tips help sleep-deprived caregivers fall asleep, stay asleep, and improve sleep quality

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...

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