Reducing salt intake significantly improves health in seniors with high blood pressure or heart disease High blood pressure is a serious...

Get free legal help for seniors As a caregiver, part of the job is to help your older adult take care of legal matters and make sure...

Caregivers need to take care of themselves U.S. News & World Report wrote about how important it is for family caregivers to care for...

Dementia can cause intense emotional outbursts When caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, there may be times when they...

Celebrate Mother’s Day with quality time together Spending quality time with the important woman (or women) in your life is a wonderful...

Seniors may not always benefit from tests and treatments When you’re working with doctors to help your older adult get the best care...

Too much medication can be harmful According to the CDC, 83% of U.S. adults in their 60s and 70s used at least one prescription drug in...

Moms appreciate thoughtful gifts Moms, aunts, in-laws, and the special women in your life will be delighted to be remembered on Mother’s...

Learning about dementia behaviors reduces caregiving stress Alzheimer’s disease and dementia inevitably cause changes in behavior as the...

Being a caregiver means getting legal paperwork in order Caregivers often put off the “legal stuff” because it’s confusing and it can be...

Celebrate spring with senior-friendly activities After a long winter, sunshine and warming weather are a welcome change. To help you...

Moving to assisted living is a major change for an older adult. The Senior List shares advice on how to best support a senior parent as...

Use this quick technique to reduce stress and boost mood Caregiving is an incredibly stressful job. That’s why it’s important to have a...

Simple changes at home make life easier for people with dementia Everyday life can be challenging for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or...

Home safety modifications keep seniors independent longer Home modifications for seniors reduce fall risk and help older adults stay...

Seniors need safe, reliable transportation and assistance When your older adult can’t safely drive themselves, one option is hiring a...

Creative activities like coloring relieve stress and benefit seniors Coloring may sound like a simple activity, but more and more people...

Don’t avoid getting help with caregiving “I can manage fine without a break.” “I can’t find affordable help.” “Nobody looks after her as...

Vision problems often cause behavior changes Vision problems start slowly and are usually painless. That’s why they can be hard to detect...

POLST vs DNR: they’re two different end-of-life forms If your older adult knows how they want to be treated during a health emergency,...