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Find out which supplements cause negative interactions with common medications – including medications for blood pressure or heart issues

How Supplements Affect Blood Pressure

Many seniors take vitamins and supplements without knowing that they can cause negative side effects. BuzzRx explains which supplements cause...

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...

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

Self Care for the Caregiver: 8 Practical Tips

We all know how challenging and stressful caregiving can be. That’s why it’s helpful to have plenty of self-care options...

managing dysphagia

Medical Conditions

7 Tips for Seniors and Caregivers Managing Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing food or liquids is a serious problem for seniors. This is often caused by a condition called dysphagia,...

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

Alzheimer's & Dementia

15 Insightful Dementia Communication Tips

Talking with someone who has Alzheimer’s or dementia can be challenging. Learning some simple, yet effective dementia communication techniques makes...

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

Due to Covid-19, families may have a tough time keeping in touch and seniors may feel isolated or abandoned. This...

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

Financial Matters

6 Tips to Ease Into Helping Aging Parents Manage Finances

As your parents age, they may need more help managing their finances. This is a sensitive and complex topic, so...

Use 6 easy at-home exercises for seniors to improve balance and prevent falls

Activities for Older Adults

6 Easy At-Home Exercises: Improve Balance and Prevent Falls

After age 50, reflexes and coordination naturally slow, strength decreases, and eyesight declines. All this can lead to reduced balance...

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

Medicare & Medicaid

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

Long term care for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia is expensive. To be able to provide the best care possible,...

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

Paying for Care

The Ultimate Guide to Senior Veterans Benefits

Many senior veterans qualify for a variety of healthcare services and financial assistance. My Caring Plan shares a comprehensive guide...

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