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Keeping Seniors Safe on the Road

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Keeping Seniors Safe on the Road

Because most seniors are significantly experienced drivers, it can be hard for them to accept that there are safety concerns about their driving. It’s important for them to know this isn’t because they are “bad drivers.” but rather as an evaluation of their abilities before tragedy occurs.

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Low Stress Travel for Seniors with Dementia

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Low Stress Travel for Seniors with Dementia

Travel can be stressful for your family member with dementia. Changes in routine upset their feelings of stability and familiarity. However, there are steps you can take to make it easier for everyone.

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Summer Health Tips for Seniors

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Summer Health Tips for Seniors

When the sun is out, so are many seniors. There’s plenty of fun to be had in the summer months but caregivers and their seniors also face unique risks.

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Finding the Right Mobility Aid for Your Aging Loved One

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Finding the Right Mobility Aid for Your Aging Loved One

Approximately 1/3 of older people living at home fall at least once a year. It’s common for seniors to need mobility aids for safety and support. If a senior is unstable performing motions like sitting down or walking, it is essential to find mobility aids that fit their needs and ensure their safety.

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5 Tasty Recipes that Seniors and their Caregivers can Enjoy

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5 Tasty Recipes that Seniors and their Caregivers can Enjoy

As people age many factors including medicine, joint problems, digestion and loss of vision, taste and smell can make food less appealing and lower older adults’ ability to shop, cook and eat. It’s important that seniors continue to get a nutrient-rich diet to keep their bodies healthy as they age.

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TIPS FOR UNIFYING A SENIOR’S CARE TEAM

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TIPS FOR UNIFYING A SENIOR’S CARE TEAM

Many seniors rely on the care and support of multiple people. This type of community is important, but can also be a problem if everyone isn’t working in sync. Use these strategies to work as a team.

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DIGNITY IN COMMUNICATION

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DIGNITY IN COMMUNICATION

It can be easy, when your loved one appears to be a shell of the vibrant human being they were in their youth, to treat them with less respect or awareness of the human being that they still are. Even if they cannot express themselves in the way that they used to, the person you love is still in there and deserving of being treated with respect and dignity.

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Television and Seniors

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Television and Seniors

Television can be an avenue to learning new things, connecting with the world, creating a diversion, and providing some light entertainment. However, it can also supplant physical or recreational activities and real-world interactions.

 
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