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For those who want to learn more about senior home care, guidance
for caregivers, and living your best day, every day.
4 Things to Elder Proof Your Bathroom
Each year thousands* of people over the age of 55 are injured in the bathroom due to simple slip and falls while in the bath or using the bathroom. As the aging become more fragile or health problems and side effects from medications can increase chances of injury, there are...
Beat the Odds: Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Did you know that only 8 percent of the people that set a New Year’s resolution actually achieve their goal*. Why is that? Research from Psychology Today has found that making your resolutions work will involve changing behaviors—and in order to change a behavior, you have to change your thinking...
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Family Finances: Coping With the Costs of Dementia
Money Magazine just released an article in a series of stories written by Donna Rosato on Coping with the Aging’s Costliest Challenge: The Costs of Dementia. If you have a family member living with dementia or Alzheimer’s and you’re caring for them, you know first-hand the financial challenges this uniquely...
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Gift Giving Ideas for your Elderly Parents “Who Have Everything”
If you’ve still have holiday shopping to do and a few people on your list that are difficult to buy for, don’t panic, we’ve put together a list of some great gifts ideas that might surprise the person who has everything. Tech-savvy gifts. If your parents enjoy technology, some electronic...
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