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What Are Signs a Senior May Need Help at Home?
As adults, we get used to being independent and caring for ourselves, but as we age, this can become more and more difficult. Aging can lead to decline in strength, reflexes, eyesight, mental acuity, and all kinds of other areas. …
How to Help a Senior’s Caregiving Team Work Together
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 Why It’s Important…
What Do End of Life Doulas Do?
If you’ve heard the term “doula” before, it was probably in reference to someone who provides support services during and after pregnancy and childbirth. Not to be confused with midwives, who are health care professionals, these certified professionals are trained…
The 3 Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
Understand the three stages of Alzheimer’s disease and how caregivers can help patients in each of these different stages. Stage 1: Mild Alzheimer's Disease (Early Stage) In the early stages of Alzheimer’s, friends and family may start to notice their…
How Socially Assistive Robots are Helping with Senior Care
It wasn’t really that long ago that robots were the stuff of science fiction. However, with the growth of computer technologies, many of us are starting to incorporate the automation of robotics into our daily lives. We don’t yet have…
Prostate Health for Aging Adults: Symptoms, Screening & Treatment
Men have prostates, which are small glands located near the bladder. Prostates can develop problems like infections or inflammation. Cancer cells can also form in the prostate, which can develop into tumors. There are more than 20 specific forms of…
