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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

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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...

Avoid negative drug reactions and overmedication in seniors

8 Tips to Avoid Harmful Drug Reactions and Overmedication in Seniors

Too much medication can be harmful On average, people over age 65 take over 14 prescription medications a year. That...

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4 Tips to Make Senior Medication Management Safer and Easier

It can be challenging for seniors to stay on track with their medications, but getting doses wrong or mixing up...

A customized pill board helps manage complex medication routines

Simplify Complex Medication Routines with a DIY Pill Board

When medication routines become complex or “non-standard,” it’s easy for mistakes or missed doses to happen. While caring for a...

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