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Legal Preparations for Caregiving: Documents & Discussions with Your Loved One
Most seniors would like to remain independent for as long as possible. Provided they are in good physical, mental, and emotional health, they may be able to maintain independence throughout the course of their lives. Unfortunately, the ravages of time…
10 Social Programs for the Elderly/Senior Population
As people grow older and enter their senior years, it’s not unusual to suffer some loneliness and loss of companionship. Not only do seniors lose opportunities to meet new people in social situations (through a job, for example), but they…
Do You Know Where Germs Hide? Housecleaning for Elderly Health
Keeping elderly loved ones healthy requires attention to many things; medication, sleep, fall prevention, and good nutrition. It also requires good hand washing and housekeeping practices to prevent the spread of infection. Regardless of how careful you are to clean…
Common Scams Targeting Seniors (And How to Avoid Them)
Seniors are often targeted by con artists. Scams targeting seniors are most often conducted through the phone, mail, or internet. The FBI, the Federal Trade Commission, the United States Justice Department, and many local law enforcement groups have all made…
4 Ways to Encourage Healthy Activity for Seniors
Every year, National Senior Health and Fitness Day is celebrated on the last Wednesday in May, a day when organizations around the country encourage seniors to adopt healthy habits. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the program and it’s estimated that more…
Financial Tips For Family Caregivers
According to AARP, more than 42 million American adults, mostly women, provide unpaid care to an aging parent or relative. Family caregivers often become so focused on managing their loved one’s health and financial needs that they forget to plan…
