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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Medicaid

Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources. Medicaid also offers...
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Overview of Medicare

Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal...
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Hospice Care

“The end of life can be, and should be, beautiful. Life is like a rainbow, with high points and low points- the end can...
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Independent & Assisted Living Communities

For an older adult, the choice between assisted living and independent living usually depends on how well an individual can manage daily activities without...
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In-Home Care Assistance

The Helper Bees is a new model for senior in-home care that removes the middleman and hands the power of choice back to the...
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Finding Meaning and Purpose

After the honeymoon phase of retirement wears off, retirees often feel an overall sense of loss.  Specifically, common feelings are: A lack of social...
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Fall Prevention

Did you know that one in four older Americans falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries for...
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The Importance of Water

Water keeps every system in the body functioning correctly. It’s common knowledge that soaring temperatures require upping your water intake. Still, staying hydrated is...
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How much sleep do you actually need?

A great night’s rest can make all the difference! A lack of sleep makes it harder to think, easier to become irritated, and in...
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Exercise is Essential

According to Harvard Medical School, Harvard Health Publishing (July 2019), the average 65-year-old can expect to reach her 85th birthday, and the average 75-year-old...
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