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Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

5 Types of Medications for Alzheimer’s Behavior: Effectiveness, Benefits, and Risks

Sometimes medication is needed to reduce difficult dementia behaviors Someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia may become extremely anxious, paranoid, angry,...

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Medicare & Medicaid / Paying for Care

How Seniors Can Get Help Paying for Prescription Drugs

Seniors can get help paying for prescription drugs When older adults aren’t able to afford their prescriptions, they can’t follow...

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Medication Disposal: How to Safely Get Rid Of Unwanted Medicine

With many seniors taking multiple medications, it’s common for some to expire and others to be stopped when no longer...

How to stay safe while handling aggressive dementia behavior

Alzheimer's & Dementia

14 Ways of Dealing with Aggressive Behavior in Dementia

Use calming techniques to de-escalate aggressive dementia behavior Some people with Alzheimer’s or dementia may enter a combative stage of dementia....

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Build a Backup Medication Supply for Emergencies at No Extra Cost

Missing medication doses is dangerous for seniors Many seniors take multiple medications to manage chronic health conditions. Taking these medications...

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...

Improve health and support independence by managing senior medications with the Hero device

Medications / Sponsored Content

Caring From a Distance: 2 Ways to Manage Senior Health During Covid-19

Coronavirus has changed everything in our lives, especially for those of us caring for an older adult we love. Ensuring...

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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...

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Medicare & Medicaid

2021 Medicare Open Enrollment: Reduce Costs, Improve Coverage

Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct 15 to Dec 7 For 2021 healthcare coverage, Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period runs from...

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Medications / Paying for Care

5 Options for Medications Not Covered by Medicare

Medicare doesn’t always cover all drugs Most older adults get prescription drug coverage through a Medicare Part D plan or...

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