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Finding the Right Caregiver for Your Elderly Parent

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Finding the Right Caregiver for Your Elderly Parent

How do you know who the right caregiver is? There are a few steps you can take to help make your selection confidently.

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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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40 Best Easter Bible Verses to Share With Your Loved Ones This Holy Season

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40 Best Easter Bible Verses to Share With Your Loved Ones This Holy Season

Throughout the Easter season, it's easy to get caught up in all the wonderful activities this holiday brings—dying and decorating Easter eggs, planning the menu for a delicious Easter dinner, and hunting for the best Easter basket ideas. While you're tackling your long list of springtime to-dos, it's important to take time for yourself to quietly reflect on what Easter is all about. Sitting down for a few minutes each day with these best Easter Bible verses provides an opportunity to refocus during the 40 days of Lent following Ash Wednesday.