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8 Benefits of Caregiver Support Groups
Caregiving can feel isolating, but you’re not alone Caregiving can be an isolating experience, but you’re not alone in this challenge....

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May 15, 20232 min read
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3 Ways Technology Helps Seniors with Dementia
Living with dementia and caring for someone with dementia are both challenging situations. Vineyard Bluffton shares three ways to use...

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May 14, 20234 min read
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Home Fall Prevention Tips for 3 Risky Areas
Falling isn’t a normal part of aging, but falls are the leading cause of serious injuries among older adults. Caring Senior Service...

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May 11, 20234 min read
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10 Common Chronic Diseases in Seniors: How to Prevent and Manage
Keep seniors healthier by understanding chronic health conditions 80% of seniors have at least one chronic health condition and 68% have...

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May 10, 20235 min read
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4 Ways to Reduce Stress from Caregiver Emotions
Caring for seniors is an emotional job One caregiving challenge that doesn’t get enough attention is dealing with the strong emotions...

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May 9, 20233 min read
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Prevent Elder Fraud by Getting Rid of Junk Mail
Elder fraud is a 36 billion dollar problem Thieving fraudsters are making a business of taking advantage of older adults. Almost 4 in 10...

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May 8, 20232 min read
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Signs of Alzheimer’s or Normal Forgetfulness?
Worried about someone’s memory or cognitive function? Do you wonder if your parent or spouse’s increased forgetfulness or strange...

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May 7, 20233 min read
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How To Use a Walker Safely and Comfortably for Greater Independence
Using a walker correctly doesn’t come naturally Many older adults use a folding walker to help them move around more safely and...

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May 4, 20233 min read
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Reduce Caregiver Stress by Celebrating Accomplishments
Celebrating accomplishments reduces caregiver stress Caring for an older adult can be exhausting, overwhelming, frustrating, lonely, and...

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May 3, 20233 min read
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Elder Mediation Helps Siblings Resolve Conflicts and Care for Aging Parents
Siblings may struggle to care for aging parents as a team For some siblings, working together to care for aging parents can be difficult...

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May 2, 20233 min read
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Give Yourself a Break, Try Self-Compassion for Caregivers
Caregivers are too hard on themselves How can you be so stupid? Why didn’t you think that through? How could you not expect this to...

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May 1, 20232 min read
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When Should Seniors Stop Driving? 7 Warning Signs
Worried about senior driving safety? It’s common for adult children to worry about an aging parent’s driving skills, but it can be tough...

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May 1, 20234 min read
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How to Deal with Caregiver Guilt in Dementia: 6 Tips
Feeling guilty is a common emotion among dementia caregivers Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, means you’re doing...

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Apr 30, 20235 min read
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4 Tips to Solve Caregiving Challenges with Siblings
Working with siblings to care for aging parents can add another layer of stress. All Home Care Matters discusses 4 challenges of...

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Apr 26, 20234 min read
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Free Audio Books for Blind or Disabled Seniors
Seniors with low vision or disabilities can still enjoy reading Many older adults still enjoy reading even though their eyesight may have...

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Apr 25, 20232 min read
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Dementia and Eyesight: 3 Common Changes and Behaviors
Vision changes can cause strange dementia behavior Dementia causes a variety of changes in the brain, including how the eyes see and how...

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Apr 23, 20233 min read
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Cost of Long Term Care: 5 Ways Estimates Help Seniors and Caregivers
Planning ahead to pay for long term care helps seniors and caregivers Long term care options for seniors are becoming more expensive. But...

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Apr 20, 20235 min read
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7 Ways to Help Seniors Recover from Surgery
Recovering from surgery can be extra challenging for older adults and extra stressful for caregivers. Dr. Chris Dickson shares 7 ways to...

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Apr 20, 20234 min read
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How Palliative Care Improves Seniors’ Quality of Life
Palliative care is focused on quality of life Palliative (PAL-ee-uh-tiv) care is medical care designed for people with serious health...

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Apr 19, 20232 min read
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What Does a Geriatric Doctor Do? How Seniors Benefit From a Specialist
Seniors with complex health needs can benefit from a specialist Many older adults have multiple chronic health conditions. Treatments for...

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Apr 17, 20234 min read
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