medication

dealing with aggressive behavior in dementia

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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Medications / Paying for Care

Seniors Forced to Pay More for Prescription Drugs with Copay Accumulators – 6 Ways to Lower Costs

Insurance plans are complex and confusing. Because of this, it can be hard to understand how changes will affect our...

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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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Protecting Elderly Parents

Caring for aging parents can feel overwhelming. To make it easier to prioritize how to help and protect your older...

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Medicare & Medicaid / Medications

5 Ways to Afford Prescriptions in the Medicare Donut Hole

Prescription medications are a significant cost for most seniors. That’s especially true if they fall into the Medicare Part D...

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3 Reasons Why Seniors Aren’t Taking Medication as Prescribed and How to Help

Missing medication doses seriously affects senior health Taking medication as prescribed is one area of health that older adults and...

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Medical Conditions

18 Hospital Tips from Insiders Improve Seniors’ Care and Recovery

Must know tips when seniors are in the hospital Hospitals are confusing and stressful places. When your older adult is in...

medications for seniors

14 Questions to Ask Doctors When Starting New Medications for Seniors

It pays to be careful when adding new medications for seniors Most older adults take multiple medications, so it’s important...

Alzheimer's medications

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Unproven Alzheimer’s Medications Could Be Harmful to Health

Beware of unproven Alzheimer’s medications Advertisements for Alzheimer’s medications or “miracle cures” are everywhere, especially on the Internet. These herbal...

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How to Build Up an Extra Medicine Supply for Emergencies at No Cost

Missing medication doses is dangerous for seniors Most seniors take multiple medications to manage chronic health conditions. Missing doses could make...

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