medication

6 ways to convince seniors to take medicine

6 Tips to Convince Seniors to Take Medication

Why some seniors stubbornly refuse to take medicine Many families struggle to convince seniors to take medication that’s absolutely necessary...

Alzheimer’s cure

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Alzheimer’s Cure: Unproven Treatments Harm Senior Health

Alzheimer’s cure claims are ripping off vulnerable families Advertisements for an Alzheimer’s cure are everywhere, especially on the internet. These...

medication management for seniors: 10 safety tips

10 Tips for Safe Medication Management for Seniors

Safely managing medications is essential for senior health Most seniors take multiple medications throughout the day and it can be...

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Medicare & Medicaid

2020 Medicare Open Enrollment: Reduce Costs, Improve Coverage

Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct 15 to Dec 7 For 2020 healthcare coverage, Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period runs from...

taking medication as prescribed

Not Taking Prescribed Medication Harms Senior Health

Missing medication doses seriously affects senior health Not taking prescribed medication has serious consequences for older adults. According to a...

antipsychotic medications for dementia

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Handle Dementia Behaviors Without Antipsychotic Drugs

Medication can’t always solve difficult dementia behaviors When someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia has challenging behaviors like aggression, anxiety, or...

medications seniors should avoid

The Beers List: Medications Seniors Should Use with Caution

American Geriatrics Society cautions seniors about certain drugs Older adults may be at increased risk for problems related to drug...

caregiver notebook template

A Caregiver Notebook Template Makes Caregiving Easier

Information at your fingertips reduces caregiver stress There are so many details involved in caregiving, nobody can possibly remember everything....

over the counter painkillers

5 Tips for Choosing the Safest Over the Counter Painkillers for Seniors

Seniors need to know the safest pain reliever to take Older adults are often dealing with aches and pains caused...

senior sleep problems

Common Aging Conditions

2 Ways to Solve Senior Sleep Problems for Better Rest and Well-Being

Seniors have more trouble sleeping through the night Sleep patterns change with age, causing many seniors to have a harder...

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