Choking Risks for Older Adults: What You Need To Know
August 05, 2025
Health & Safety
For every four choking deaths in the U.S., three are attributed to adults age 65 and older. Certain health conditions, aging, and dental problems contribute to this risk. Here are tips to prevent choking and what to do if someone is choking.
Tips for Recovering at Home After a Hospitalization
July 29, 2025
Caregiving
| Family & Loved Ones
| Health & Safety
Navigating recovery at home after a hospitalization can be overwhelming and difficult to manage. Healing and resting are one thing, but remembering what medications should be taken and when, making and getting to follow-up appointments, and following nutrition or mobility instructions can make it much more difficult. Here are some tips to help make managing recovery a little easier.
Who Pays for Hospice Care at Home?
July 24, 2025
Life Planning
| Health & Safety
| Caregiving
Seeing a loved one nearing the end of their life can be extremely difficult. Hospice care allows families to focus on their loved ones and provides peace and dignity for those who are dying. But who pays for it? Read eight common misconceptions families have about it.
Staying Hydrated: Tips for Older Adults
July 22, 2025
Health & Safety
| Caregiving
Hydration is important for an older adult’s health and well-being, yet many do not maintain adequate hydration. It is particularly important for individuals with chronic diseases, and even more crucial during the hottest parts of summer. Here are tips that may help.
Saving for Your Future Caregiver
July 18, 2025
Life Planning
Planning for the future means more than just saving for retirement—it also means preparing for the possibility of needing help at home as you age. These realistic tips can help you with ideas to save for this possible future expense.
Illness Caused by Overheating in Older Adults
July 16, 2025
Health & Safety
| Family & Loved Ones
Whether due to existing health conditions, medication side effects, or inadequate hydration, adults over age 50 are more prone to heat-related illness. Here is what to watch out for and what to do if your older loved one gets overheated.
Facing the Costs of Dementia
July 14, 2025
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Support
| Caregiving
| Family & Loved Ones
Since dementia often begins slowly and is usually accompanied by other health issues, it can become quite challenging to cover all the necessary medical and health care expenses. However, with some careful planning before or shortly after symptoms start, individuals and their families can better prepare for the increasing costs of care.
Protecting Your Financial and Health Care Choices Through a POA
July 10, 2025
Life Planning
Having a power of attorney document and a responsible agent to represent your wishes should you become unable to manage your affairs is an important proactive step to ensure your medical and financial wishes are followed. Here are some tips to consider.
An Overview of GUIDE
July 01, 2025
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Support
| Caregiving
Caring for a loved one with dementia can put a strain on a family, especially the primary family caregiver. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has launched a program that provides support, including care coordination and respite services, at no additional cost. Read on for more information.
How To Pay for In-Home Care
June 27, 2025
Life Planning
Researching the options for care for an aging loved one can be overwhelming, and understanding payment sources can be equally confusing. Here are some tips for how to pay for in-home care.
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