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  • A caregiver with her arms wrapped around her elderly wheelchair-bound loved one

    Important Vaccines for Seniors

    Vaccines aren’t just for kids. There are preventable diseases that cause illness and death in adults, often praying on unvaccinated seniors with weakened immune systems. In fact, about 45,000 seniors die from complications caused by preventable diseases each year. While many people choose not to get vaccines out of fear of side effects,…

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  • Caring for those who first cared for us

    Caregiver Homes in Indiana, Seniorlink’s intensive care model, was featured in the Indianapolis Recorder this week in an opinion piece written by Indiana State Representative, Robin Shackleford. Shackleford reflected on Indiana’s first-ever Senior Day at the Statehouse and the important role Caregiver Homes and AARP play in supporting minorities in the state. 

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  • Tips on Caregiving With Your Siblings

    The deteriorating health of a loved one is undoubtedly a painful thing to witness. It can be particularly difficult, however, to watch our parents grow old. The people who once cared for us become the vulnerable ones in a sad reversal of roles that can affect the entire family. A caregiver is an…

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  • South Dakota launches Structured Family Caregiving program to support families caring for loved ones at home

    BOSTON, April 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — In partnership with Seniorlink, the state of South Dakota has launched Structured Family Caregiving (SFC), a caregiver support program designed for family members who take care of their loved ones at home. Seniorlink, a company with nearly 20 years of experience supporting family caregivers nationwide, adds South Dakota to the growing list of states…

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  • Easy Recipes for Caregivers to Prepare for Senior Meals

    Simplify Meal Planning with Nutritious Senior Dinner Ideas Good nutrition is crucial for older adults and seniors who are trying to stay healthy or recover from illness. If you’re a caregiver, you may feel overwhelmed handling daily tasks on behalf of your loved one. And when it comes to mealtimes, you may be…

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  • Close-up of an elderly person's eye, illustrating the connection between eye health and Alzheimer's detection

    How Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Are in the Eye

    Alzheimer’s affects more than 40 million people worldwide and is one of the most common causes of dementia. However, finding a solution to this disease is still something that eludes researchers today. Getting a yearly eye test can be a way to pick up early signs of Alzheimer’s and early involvement can be…

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