Best Wearable Tech for Older Adults During Winter

Many people don’t realize how many wearable technology products are designed specifically for winter, and that we’re not limited to just watches and small fitness devices! In fact,...
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Online Games for a Healthy Memory: A Fun Way to Stay Sharp

The wide world of games is at your fingertips, and all you have to have is your phone. There are so many ways to learn and improve your...
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Fintech Resources for Older Adults

Financial technology services and tools, or fintech, aren’t designed just for younger generations anymore. Many companies are now creating fintech services that specifically target older adults, providing them...
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Creating a Routine for Dementia Care

Dementia is a common disease among older adults but this in no way lessens the associated struggles. While there is no cure, a massive benefit for those with...
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4 Hearing Aid Resources for Older Adults

Access to hearing aids can be challenging for older adults for two main reasons: they may have limited income and they may not know all the programs that...
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Covid Burnout

“Covid fatigue” has been on everyone’s mind. Many people feel overwhelmed, stressed, and just plain tired from the pandemic. And, for immunocompromised and older individuals who have to...
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Kitchen Staples: 5 Things to Keep on Hand

Having a well-stocked pantry with staple ingredients can ensure that you’ll always have meal options in a pinch. For seniors, this is especially important to consider because having...
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How to Find Prescription Discounts

As we get older, our bodies go through many new changes. Sometimes, the conditions associated with aging can require medication, and unfortunately, these medications can be expensive! In...
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Where to Donate This Fall & What to Give

Fall is right around the corner, which means cooler temperatures and thoughts about upcoming holidays are upon us. One of the most popular things people do during Fall...
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Tips for Adult Children Acting as Caregivers

Many people can fill the role of a caregiver, hired or not. They gain this role without prior planning and occasionally without choice. Often, older adults choose to...
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Medicare vs. Medicaid – Differences Easily Explained

Share What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? When looking into senior caregiving options, many people have questions about how Medicare and Medicaid...
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Home Care vs Assisted Living

The general rule of thumb is that if 40 hours or less per week of paid home care is required, then home care becomes...
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Cost of Home Care – Calculate It Here

Pricing home care depends on what kind of help you will require. We pay our Helpers almost double the industry's average. This guarantees their...
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How To Help a Senior With Allergies

Caring for a senior with allergies can be hard to treat effectively. If you know of a senior suffering from seasonal with allergies, this is...
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How To Take Care Of A Parent While Being…

How to Take Care of a Parent While Being a Parent For generations, people have been learning as they go when it comes to...
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8 Holiday Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers

I think with the holidays it’s really important for us to take a practical approach and really adjust our expectations. Maybe there are traditions...
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Elder Care: Time To Go Local

My mother is relatively healthy. She still works a full-time job and drives herself to work everyday. She is also a paraplegic. So...
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Dependability as a senior caregiver

If you are looking to either get into or become more proficient in the senior care space, there is one quality that you must...
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The Best Thing To Do After A Hip Replacement

I have seen a number of elderly seniors who have undergone hip replacements. The typical thread of events usually goes like this:
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How To Protect Against Geriatric Depression

I recently read an excellent blog post from the Parenting Our Parents organization about geriatric depression. Shortly after reading that I ran across...
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