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What are Elderly Bedsores?

Memories in a song

“I’m never gonna know what you go through All the things I say or do All the hurt and all the pain One thing selfishly …

What is a Primary Caregiver?

What is Caregiver Role Strain?

The 50 Best Cell Phones for Seniors

If you think cell phones are exclusively (or even predominantly) used by young people, you’d be wrong. Everyone can benefit from having a cell phone …

Managing Dementia Sleep Problems

EMPATHY AS A SERVICE

An interesting thing happens when analyzing how patients and their caregivers communicate and collaborate with healthcare professionals, when we study the nature of the conversation within a …

50 Eye-Opening Facts and Statistics About Alzheimer’s Disease and Its Impacts

While we understand more about Alzheimer’s disease today than ever before, there’s still much we don’t know about it.  More research is still needed to …

Taking care of mom

George and his mother

National Relaxation Day is August 15th

National Relaxation Day is a day to slow down, unwind and take time for yourself. (Even as caregivers). Relaxation can be difficult to come by …

Avoid Feeling Isolated as a Male Caregiver

Medicaid Specialist vs Elder Law Attorney: Which Do You Need?

50 Best Courses & Training for Caregivers

Dementia Care Costs by State: An Overview of Costs, Types of Dementia Care, and the Cost of Dementia Care by State

Year after year, lists of the leading causes of death in America include chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer, diabetes and dementia. Each condition requires …

What is a State Health Insurance Assistance Program? How It Works, Benefits, and More

If you’re tapped into the Medicare scene – and especially if you’re new to the vast world of Medicare options and minutiae – you may …

Transportation Options for Seniors: 6 Driving Alternatives

Did you know? By 2030, an estimated 20 percent of U.S. residents will be aged 65 and over – a huge proportional jump from 13 …

Healthcare for Seniors: Can Annuities Help Cover the Costs?

Anyone who has considered the rising costs of long-term care, be it in your home or in a highly skilled nursing facility, has asked the …

What Are the Best Vitamins for Dementia Patients?

Dementia is a general term which describes an overall decline in mental ability that is severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the …

Tips for Managing the Cost of Alzheimer’s Care

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging, not only emotionally but also financially. As the costs of assisted living, nursing home …

Best Elder Care and Senior Living Blogs: 50 Must-Read Blogs for Older Adults, Family Caregivers, and More

With advances in medicine and technology, our elders are living longer than ever. With this longer life expectancy comes great joy in passing down legacies, …

What is a Code Silver? How it Works, State Information, and More

A Silver Alert is a safety alert issued when older adults are missing. It’s similar to the Amber Alert used for missing children. Here’s a …

Seniors and Video Games: Gaming Isn’t Just for Millenials

While the stereotypical image of a gamer might be a millennial sitting on the couch in their parent’s basement, there’s a new crop of video …

What Are Food Services for the Elderly? Community-Based Meal Services for Seniors, Custom Meal Preparation Services, and More

You know that a healthy diet is essential for well-being, especially for the aging population – however, caregivers may not always have the finances, time, …

Home Modifications for Aging in Place: 50 Expert Tips and Quotes on Home Modifications That Support Aging in Place

More seniors are opting to age in place than ever before. This trend is driven in part by the rising costs of long-term care, coupled …

The State of Caregiving 2018

As the Baby Boom generation ages, 10,000 people turn 65 daily. For the first time in U.S. history, there are more than 50 million seniors. …

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