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What to Do When Your Loved One Refuses Assistance

You know that your aging loved one needs some support at home. Maybe you’ve noticed they struggle with personal care tasks or can’t keep up with basic housekeeping. Or, perhaps you’ve noticed they aren’t eating well or are struggling with … Continue reading

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Anesthesia and Seniors: What You Need to Know

When your senior loved one needs a dental or medical procedure, it is common to think about logistics like recovery time and pain, as well as making sure to inform the physician about any allergies or other potential complications. However, … Continue reading

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Common Respiratory Conditions and Staying Safe This Winter

It’s the time of year when everyone seems to be sick, getting over being sick, or starting to show symptoms of illness. While the winter months are certainly more dangerous due to the increased prevalence of influenza and the common … Continue reading

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Questions to Ask Your Skilled Nursing Facility Before Discharging Home

Did you know that May is home to National Skilled Care Week? Skilled nursing communities are a crucial part of the senior care continuum, offering a safe place for older adults to get therapy and support after a hospital stay … Continue reading

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Urinary Tract Infections and Senior Health

As we get older, we can become more vulnerable to specific health conditions or illnesses. Sometimes, our aging bodies handle infections or illnesses differently than in our younger years, leaving us feeling surprised by the toll a sickness or condition … Continue reading

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Mobility Challenges at Home

Getting older means adapting and adjusting to compensate for normal changes that happen after the age of 60. For many adults, mobility becomes a bit more challenging. You might notice it now, even if you are much younger than 60. … Continue reading

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Post-Holiday Loneliness and Anxiety in Older Adults

Now that the hustle and bustle of the holiday season have slowed down, it’s normal for both older adults and family caregivers to experience a come-down period, which might include anxiety and loneliness. Here’s how to know if your loved … Continue reading

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The Dementia and Depression Connection

Did you know that undiagnosed depression can sometimes be incorrectly diagnosed as mild cognitive impairment or as early stage dementia? Or, did you know that dementia symptoms can often get worse in the presence of depression? One thing is certain: … Continue reading

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Depression in Older Adults

There’s an aging stereotype that you might have experienced: the grouchy or sad older person. While depression and anxiety are not normal signs of aging, it seems like everyone believes that feeling sad just comes along as we get older. … Continue reading

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What Seniors Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine

Last month, we all recognized that we have lived through a full year of uncertainty thanks to the COVID-19 global pandemic. It has been months of masking up, social distancing, washing our hands, and carefully following safety recommendations in order … Continue reading

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