One of the less desirable effects of aging is that it’s not as easy to get around as it was when we were younger. This might be a discouraging, or even frightening, reality. Perhaps you are less inclined to take advantage of opportunities for outings or afraid of being as active as you would like […]
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It can start with an almost undetectable quiver of a hand. Then you notice difficulty in day-to-day tasks. Before you know it, you’re faced with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. As scary as it may seem, Parkinson’s disease doesn’t always quickly descend into severe stages. Many people live a functional and comfortable life for years. […]
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Walkers are a great tool to prevent falls, increase independence, and aid in recovery. But learning to use a walker with wheels may feel overwhelming as you must relearn how to do things like walking or sitting again with this new contraption. It may even feel like it’s more of a burden than a help. […]
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How To Navigate Driving and Dementia You’re starting to notice more scrapes and dents on your dad’s car. You’re worried that he recently got lost driving to the grocery store he’s been shopping at for the past 20 years. You find yourself thinking it may not be safe for your dad to be driving anymore. […]
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Despite the many benefits of artificial intelligence, scammers have utilized it in creative ways to make their tactics subtler and more effective. Read on to learn how you can detect a scam and what you can do to keep scammers out of your pocket.
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Room temperature is important in keeping elderly people safe and comfortable. Click here to learn more about safe room temperatures for the elderly.
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Aging can lead to problems for the elderly who live alone. To mitigate the risks of solo living, we’ve compiled a list of possible dangers to be aware of.
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Concerned that you or your loved one may be suffering from dehydration? We review the most common symptoms and signs of dehydration in elderly people.
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Keep summer fun and memorable without risking your or your loved ones’ health with our top summer safety tips for seniors. Click here to learn more.
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The ringing phone awakens you in the middle of the night. On the other end is your elderly parent who has just sustained a fall and needs help immediately. After getting emergency help at the hospital, you learn that your parent took their blood pressure medicine (lisinopril) along with pain medication (hydrocodone) — a dangerous […]
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Finding the best foods for the elderly with swallowing difficulties can be difficult. Click here to learn the best foods to choose and other tips to manage dysphagia.
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You may, understandably, feel hesitant about moving to senior living amidst a pandemic. Here are some of the safety measures in place at our community.
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Learning how to keep dementia patients from wandering at night and mitigating risks when it can’t be prevented can be difficult. Use these nine tips to help.
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Aging can cause the smallest room in the home to become one of the most dangerous for our loved ones. Click here to learn about bathroom safety for seniors.
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Scams targeting the elderly are becoming increasingly common. Learn what you need to know about common scams and how to protect yourself or your elderly loved ones from them.
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You’ve been caring for your aging parents for a while now, and while you love them and consider it an honor to care for them, you’ve found yourself feeling … off. It’s a true form of independence that few people want taken away from them, and the idea of it being taken away indicates just […]
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You’re afraid to start a conversation about such a touchy subject — your elderly parent and driving. It’s a true form of independence that few people want taken away from them, and the idea of it being taken away indicates just how hard our loved-ones are being hit with the fact that they are aging. […]
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