Nearly 1 in 10 adults aged 60 or over have experienced some type of abuse, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). About 5 million seniors in the U.S. are abused each year, the NCOA reports. Elder abuse isn’t just limited to stealing money from an unsuspecting senior. It also can be physical abuse,…
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9 Signs of Elder Abuse That You May Miss
Elder abuse is a lot more common than you might think. About 1 in 10 adults aged 60 or over have experienced some type of abuse, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). Estimates say about 5 million seniors in the U.S. are abused each year, the NCOA adds. Here are a few more…
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How to Get Involved With Your Parents’ Care Decisions…Even If They Say They Don’t Need Your Help
Does this sound familiar? You notice that your parents’ health is waning. You offer to help monitor their bills and mail and take them to doctors’ appointments, but they insist that they don’t need your help. Meanwhile, you worry about their ability to drive, missed bills, or opportunistic scams that could take advantage of their…
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Why Dehydration Is So Dangerous for Older Adults…and How to Help Them Avoid It
Summer fun often includes beach time, golfing, and more outdoor outings. Here in Florida, we’re fortunate to have weather that lets us get outdoors year-round. However, one downside is the Florida heat and humidity. If you’re not careful about drinking enough water in hot weather, it can lead to dehydration. For older adults, dehydration is…
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Here’s What a Will Is—and Why You Need One
A will is a document where you can state what you would like to happen to your property, assets, and belongings when you die. However, you may be surprised to learn that 2 out of 3 Americans don’t have a will, according to a survey from Caring. com. Here are more details on what a…
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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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