Does the older adult you care for feel lonely during the holidays? It’s not uncommon for seniors to experience loneliness, and the holidays can trigger those feelings for a few reasons: They may think about people who they’ve lost. Their health may have changed, leading them to have less energy to celebrate. Some older adults…
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Caregiver Guilt: What It Is, How to Cope
As a caregiver for an older loved one, do you ever feel guilt? Maybe you feel as if you aren’t doing enough, or you resent not having enough time for all of your other life responsibilities, such as work and spending time with family and friends. If you experience caregiver guilt, you’re not alone. Caregiving…
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7 Ways to Make the Holidays More Inclusive for Your Loved One With Dementia
The holidays are a time to celebrate and gather with family and friends, but you may wonder how to proceed if you now are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. With some good planning, you can make the holidays enjoyable both for your loved one with dementia and others who will see that…
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Different Types of Home Care Services: Here’s What You Need to Know
Did you know that there are several different types of home care workers? If you are new to home care, you may have assumed that home care just means one thing. Perhaps you envisioned home care as an experienced nurse handling all tasks that a homebound person needs, including medical care as well as cooking…
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Driving and Alzheimer’s Disease: Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Questions
Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that affects memory and thinking skills. Over time, it also affects a person’s ability to do even simple tasks. Alzheimer’s disease is one form of dementia. If you care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or you’re concerned that they may one day develop it, you may have…
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Hurricane Health Prep
Health Prep for a Hurricane: Here’s How to Be Ready You’ve got your water, canned foods, batteries, and other items ready for hurricane season—how about health supplies? If a hurricane comes and there’s someone you’re with who has special health needs, you’ll want to have on hand anything they may need to keep up with…
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Tips for Managing Debt
5 Tips to Manage Credit Card Debt for Older Adults You may typically think of credit cards as something used by younger consumers, but a surprising number of older adults find themselves in credit card debt. Just think of all the costs involved with life that may lead seniors to whip out credit cards to…
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