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The Senior Holiday Blues: How to Help Them Overcome Sadness

Although this season is typically viewed as the season of…
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Holiday Celebrations with Seniors During COVID-19

Think about the most perfect holiday celebrations you can…
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Is a Humidifier Good for COPD?

For seniors and those with lung conditions such as COPD,…
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How to Let Go of Family Caregiver Guilt

Family care providers give a great deal of themselves to…
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Is It Senior Forgetfulness – or Dementia?

You entirely forgot about the doctor’s appointment scheduled…
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How to Safely Dispose of Medication That Is Unwanted/Expired

With so many older adults taking many different prescriptions,…
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7 Simple Tips to Handle a Frustrating Dementia Behavior: Refusal to Change Clothes

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or some other…
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Is Home Care Safe for Seniors Now And How Do I Choose a Home Care Provider?

Looking at the past several months, family caregivers have…
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How to Handle One of the Most Challenging Alzheimer’s Behaviors

Awkwardness. Discomfort. Disbelief. Shame. All of these feelings…
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Help Seniors Regain Confidence After a Fall and Reduce Future Fall Risk

While comedians and circus clowns may stir audiences to laughter…
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Ensuring Safety for Seniors: Is Now the Time to Schedule Elective Medical Procedures?

The COVID-19 pandemic put our society on pause, including,…
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The Parkinson’s Research That Could Hold the Keys to a Cure

Researchers at the UC San Diego School of Medicine who thought…