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What causes ankles and legs to swell and how to get rid of swollen ankles and legs in seniors

Activities for Older Adults / Medical Conditions

How to Get Rid of Swollen Ankles in Seniors: Causes & 3 Home Exercises

By Connie Chow, Founder at DailyCaring Swollen ankles and legs in seniors affect safety and quality of life Many older...

Alzheimer's behaviors

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Solve Challenging Alzheimer’s Behaviors with Expert Communication Tips

Communication tips reduce difficult Alzheimer’s behaviors When someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia gets angry or agitated or simply refuses...

Learn 5 safe at-home walker balance exercises for seniors

Activities for Older Adults

5 Safe Balance Exercises for Seniors Who Use a Walker

Balance exercises for seniors prevent falls Exercise keeps older adults as strong and independent as possible by improving strength and...

Ruth & Erica caring for aging parents

Inspiration & Entertainment

TV Show about Caring for Aging Parents: Ruth & Erica

You’ll relate to this TV series about caregiving and aging Caring for an older adult can be an isolating experience....

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...

exercises for seniors to do at home

Activities for Older Adults

Reduce Falls With 2 Useful at-Home Balance Exercises for Seniors

Balance exercises for seniors preserve independence Balance training is essential for helping older adults reduce their fall risk. This is...

How to Use a Cane for the Best Safety and Support

Using a cane doesn’t always come naturally Knowing how to use a cane correctly isn’t as obvious as it seems....

Chair exercises are an excellent option for seniors who are frail, at risk of falling, or have limited mobility.

Activities for Older Adults

10 Minute Easy and Effective Chair Exercises for Seniors

Safe exercises for seniors who are frail or have limited mobility Along with improving strength, flexibility, and blood circulation, exercise...

Dozens of helpful caregiving how-to videos and printable resource guides, all available for free on the AARP website.

Family Caregiving How-To Videos Free from AARP

How-to video tutorials for medical or nursing caregiving tasks While caring for an older adult at home, caregivers often have...

sit to stand exercise

Activities for Older Adults

Sit to Stand Exercise: The Best Way to Improve Senior Mobility

The Sit to Stand exercise is the best for mobility and independence The ability to stand up from a chair...

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