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How To Protect Your Hearing As You Age
Does it seem like more people are mumbling these days? Have you found it hard to follow conversations in social settings or restaurants? You may be experiencing hearing loss, and it’s important to get a hearing exam as soon as possible. We have been...
7 Tips for Helping Your Loved One With Arthritis
Did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis? Everyone's experience with arthritis is different, and what works for one person may not work for another. Here are several ways you can be helpful and supportive if you have a friend or loved...
Don’t Wait to Report Memory Problems
Our Right at Home, Milwaukee team have served numerous clients with a memory care diagnosis. Clayton was evaluated a couple years ago with early onset dementia. It was managed at home for a couple years by our caregivers Pam and Julie. They worked along...
Celebrating Independence in Older Adults
We all like to be independent. It’s instinctive! As soon as they are able, toddlers will say “I can do it myself” when an adult attempts to help them get dressed or brush their hair. And that desire to be independent is not something that we age out of...
Cracking the Case of Lower Back Pain
Back pain is a common complaint among older adults, often due to natural age-related changes in the structure and strength of the spine. The effects of a lifetime of gravity, wear and tear, and possibly injuries add up over time, contributing to...
Protecting A Loved One From Financial Scams
As older adults navigate the financial landscape in their golden years, they often become targets of scams that seek to exploit their savings and assets. Financial fraud aimed especially at older adults is a growing problem, but awareness and vigilance...
Medication Management Can Keep Seniors Out of the Hospital
Older adults looking to stay healthy and independent in their homes are wise to avoid any unnecessary hospitalizations should pay attention to their medication. More than half of all adverse drug reactions in older adults can be prevented. Here at Right...
Gratitude and Giving Are Good For Our Health
Thanksgiving marks the commencement of the holiday season, a period not only dedicated to expressing our thanks but also to extending our generosity toward others. Generosity and gratitude have long been credited for helping improve relationships and...
4 Myths That Lead to Caregiver Guilt
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and be grateful for the 38 million people who provide care for a loved one in the United States. Being a family caregiver is a challenging yet incredibly meaningful role. They get to...
Is It Time to Take the Keys?
Being able to drive is often a marker of independence for young adults. No need to rely on mom and dad to for a ride, teen drivers celebrate the independence represented by the open road. Similarly, older drivers dislike being told they no longer drive...