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      INFOGRAPHIC: Caregiver Stress Fact Sheet

      Family caregivers often provide care to their elderly loved ones. Caring for a loved one is a tremendous responsibility,...


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      Tags: Caregivers, Mental Health

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      6 Books for Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers

      Caring for a senior with Alzheimer's or dementia is a demanding task. To make caring for a loved one easier, we have compiled a...


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      Tags: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Caregivers

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      Using Alexa for Seniors with Dementia

      The Amazon Echo or, Alexa is a voice-activated technology device.  Unlike other voice-activated technologies, Alexa is screenless. 


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      Tags: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Technology

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      INFOGRAPHIC: Taking Care of America's Seniors: The Importance of Homecare

      In the 1950's less than 10 percent of the country was older than 65. That share will double to 20 percent by 2050. The graying of...


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      Tags: Home Care, Aging

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      What Are Normal Vital Signs for Seniors?

      What are vital signs? Vital signs provide an indication of your senior's most essential bodily functions. The standard...


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      Tags: Senior Health

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      What You Need to Know About Wheelchair-Accessible Vans

      Most people would agree that comfortable transportation is a valued asset that many of us take for granted. For wheelchair-bound...


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      Tags: Senior Products

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      Top 5 Memory Games for Senior Adults

      Memory games are a great way for seniors to exercise their minds. However, it's sometimes hard to find a memory game that a...


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      Tags: Senior Activities

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      Reading List for Adult Children Caring for Aging Parents

      Caregiving is often stressful and frustrating. With limited time available, caregivers may not be able to attend support groups...


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      Tags: Caregivers

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      Guide to Selecting the Proper Footwear for Senior Fall Prevention

      Although falls are common among seniors, they're still very serious. Harvard Health Publications reports an estimated 18,000...


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      Tags: Fall Prevention

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      Why Does Mom Keep Falling Out of Bed?

      Why does my elderly mom keep falling out of bed? This may be a question you have recently been posing if you are caring...


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      Tags: Fall Prevention

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      Understanding Each Part of Medicare

      Almost everyone approaching retirement age has some knowledge about medicare benefits, but far too many people aren't aware of...


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      Tags: Medicare

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      Are You Ready for Retirement?

      Retirement today is very different than it was for your parents and grandparents. You can now expect to live longer, experiencing...


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      Tags: Retirement