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Here Are the Signs of Caregiver Fatigue—and What to Do If You Experience It

If you’re taking care of a senior loved one, it’s only normal to feel overwhelmed sometimes. It’s a lot of responsibility. However, it’s also possible to reach a point where caregiving makes you feel burnt out. You may need to take different steps to mentally and physically recover when this happens. Here’s more information…

5 Tips to Choose an Assisted Living Facility

Choosing an assisted living facility for a senior loved one is never easy, but there are a few tips you can follow to make this task a little less stressful. Here are five tips to help choose the right assisted living facility for your loved one: Know the right questions to ask.…

Study Finds That Smartphone Reminders Help Improve Memory for Those With Dementia

That smartphone in your pocket, purse, or by your side right can do a lot of great things, but here’s something you may not know that it can do: It has the ability to improve memory for those living with dementia. A recently released study from the University of Missouri and Baylor University in Texas…

Here’s How to Help Your Older Adult Manage Allergies This Spring

While spring may bring us flowers and greenery, it also brings many of us a less wanted gift: allergies. Allergy symptoms can be a minor inconvenience or have a major impact on quality of life. If you’re caring for an older adult, allergies can feel just as bad for them as they do for you. …

6 Ideas to Get Your Older Adult Outside This Spring

Ahhh, the beauty of spring. In Southwest Florida, that means we enjoy the blooms of flowers, the sounds of birds, and more greenery on the trees. Temperatures may get warm, but they’re not the humid mess we get in the summer. In fact, some days are still downright pleasant. Getting some fresh air is…

If “Becky From Medicare” Calls, Hang Up! Here’s Why

Have you ever received a call from someone who said they were “Becky from Medicare”? This may sound innocent enough at first blush, but there have been many reports of fraudulent calls where someone identifies themselves this way. Here’s the scoop on what’s happening and why you don’t want to engage with “Becky from Medicare.”…

Here’s How Random Acts of Kindness Can Help the Senior in Your Life

If you’ve ever heard the phrase “practice random acts of kindness,” then maybe you’ve taken the initiative to follow this advice. By doing kind, unexpected acts for others, you may inspire others to go on and do kind things for someone else. Plus, there’s an emotional boost when you do something nice for someone else.…