Healthy Vision Tips for Older Adults
March 25, 2025
Health & Safety
Vision loss can be devastating to older adults. It can lead to depression and social isolation, among other issues. But with regular exams and healthy living, the risk of vision problems can be reduced. Here are tips to follow.
Honoring Social Workers: Compassion + Action
March 20, 2025
Caregiving
| Life Planning
A social worker’s role in the health care continuum can vary, but what is consistent is how they advocate for and empower aging adults in a variety of settings. Here are ways social workers provide a much-needed support system to seniors.
Smart Spring-Cleaning Tips for Seniors: Create a Safer, Cleaner Living Space
March 19, 2025
Caregiving
| Family & Loved Ones
| Health & Safety
Spring cleaning can be an opportunity for older adults to engage with family members and, at the same time, tackle the yearly cleaning task. Here are tips and strategies for how to approach the task.
Silent but Serious: Your Guide to Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
March 14, 2025
Health & Safety
Deep vein thrombosis, a dangerous condition caused by blood clots in a deep vein of the leg or lower pelvis, can be devastating for those over age 65. Awareness of the symptoms and getting timely medical attention can be lifesaving. Here is what you need to know to help protect your older loved one.
Helping a Senior With Hoarding Disorder
March 13, 2025
Family & Loved Ones
| Health & Safety
Being a family caregiver for an older adult who hoards can be extremely challenging. It is important to remember these tips when you talk to them about the issue.
Aging in Place: Home Safety Tips for Seniors
March 11, 2025
Health & Safety
According to AARP, 88% of adults age 50 to 80 feel it is important to stay in their homes for as long as possible. However, most of them haven’t given a lot of thought to the home modifications that may be needed for them to age in place safely. Here are home safety tips for seniors who want to ensure their home environment is as safe as possible.
5 Things To Do Before Your Senior Loved One Needs In-Home Help
March 04, 2025
Caregiving
| Family & Loved Ones
| Life Planning
Starting the conversation now about senior care at home can help put you and your aging loved one more in control as you both go on the obstacle course of aging. Here are five things you can do now to ensure their comfort while reducing stress for both of you.
How Older Adults Can Overcome Hoarding Disorder
February 28, 2025
Family & Loved Ones
| Health & Safety
Hoarding can be a serious issue for older adults due to health and safety hazards, such as fall risks, poor sanitation, and fire risks. Therapy and counseling can help. Here are tips for older adults to stop hoarding.
Smart Snacking: Healthy On-the-Go Options for Family Caregivers
February 27, 2025
Caregiving
Research shows that family caregivers have poorer eating habits than noncaregivers. Keeping energy levels high is important for caregivers to continue helping their loved ones. Here are some ideas for healthy on-the-go snacks for family caregivers.
Tips for Selecting the Right Home Care Provider
February 24, 2025
Caregiving
| Life Planning
As you get older and start to experience the effects of aging, there may come a time when you realize you need a little help to continue doing the things you were doing on your own. Where do you start looking for help at home? What do you look for in a company, and what questions should you ask? Here are some suggestions to help you get started.
Page
1
|
2
|
3
|
4
|
5
|
6
|
7
|
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18
|
19
|
20
|
21
|
22
|
23
|
24
|
25
|
26
|
27
|
28
|
29
|
30
|
31
|
32
|
33
|
34
|
35
|
36
|
37
|
38
|
39
|
40
|
41
|
42
|
43
|
44
|
45
|
46
|
47
|
48
|
49
|
50
|
51
|
52
|
53
|
54
|
55
|
56
|
57
|
58
|
59
|
60
|
61
|
62
|
63
|
64
|
65
|
66
|
67
|
68
|
69
|
70
|
71
|
72
|
73
|
74
|
75
|
76
|
77
|
78
|
79
|
Next page
