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How To Make a Plan To Age Well


September 25, 2023 Life Planning | Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety
Aging is a voyage everyone is on and requires preparation to do it successfully. Yet many people delay or avoid the planning altogether. Here are some tips to help you navigate your senior years confidently and gracefully.
Female Right at Home caregiver holding the hand of a senior female outside, while smiling Female Right at Home caregiver holding the hand of a senior female outside, while smiling

Fall Prevention is Everybody’s Business


September 25, 2023 Health & Safety | Caregiving
Maybe you’ve heard that some high-profile politicians have recently experienced a fall. Falls are serious problems for older adults and can lead to other health problems. But there are ways that you can help prevent your older loved ones from experiencing a fall. Read “Fall Prevention is Everybody’s Business” to learn more.
a female Right at Home caregiver is helping a senior female with her hair in the bathroom a female Right at Home caregiver is helping a senior female with her hair in the bathroom

Bathing Battles: Tips for Overcoming Your Senior’s Refusal To Bathe


September 22, 2023 Caregiving | Health & Safety | Family & Loved Ones
It could be depression, fear or dementia, or a combination of them. Whatever it is, you cannot seem to get your elderly loved one to bathe. Here are some tips to help.
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Hurricane Preparedness for Older Adults


September 21, 2023 Health & Safety
Hurricane season is in full swing. Are you prepared? Are these 10 items in your hurricane emergency kit?
A female Right at Home caregiver is helping a senior female exercise next to a pool outside A female Right at Home caregiver is helping a senior female exercise next to a pool outside

Aging Gracefully: Exercise Strategies To Stay Active in the Golden Years


September 19, 2023 Health & Safety | Life Planning
The loss of muscle and bone mass during the aging process can lead to loss of mobility and other health risks. Staying active is key. Here are ways you can help a senior loved one incorporate fun exercise activities into their daily routine.
A senior male is looking at a medication box with the assistance of a female pharmacist in a drug store A senior male is looking at a medication box with the assistance of a female pharmacist in a drug store

Rx on a Budget: Smart Seniors’ Guide to Finding Affordable Prescription Drugs


September 14, 2023 Life Planning | Health & Safety | Family & Loved Ones
More than 76% of Americans age 60 and older regularly use two or more prescription drugs. One in five older adults skipped or delayed medications last year because of cost. With retail prices for many prescription drugs increasing twice as fast as inflation, consumers must diligently use the resources available to reduce their costs. Here are some tips and resources to help.
A senior mother and adult daughter posing together for a portrait A senior mother and adult daughter posing together for a portrait

Family First: Is Quitting Your Job to Be a Full-Time Caregiver the Right Choice?


September 12, 2023 Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety | Life Planning | Caregiving
When caregiving and careers come into conflict, some families may weigh the pros and cons of quitting a full-time job to become a caregiver. What are the risks and rewards? Read “Family First: Is Quitting Your Job to Be a Full-Time Caregiver the Right Choice” to learn what your family should consider.
A senior male, sitting at a desk with a computer, in a home office A senior male, sitting at a desk with a computer, in a home office

7 Things You Should Know About Your Elderly Parents


September 11, 2023 Caregiving | Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety
Your parents are in their 80s and still living in the home where you grew up. But what happens when it is no longer safe for them to live there? Have you had that conversation with them? Are they—and you—prepared? Here are seven things you might wish you’d known sooner about your parents.
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Best Time To Buy Long Term Care Insurance


September 08, 2023
Stana Martin President of Mrs. LTC is an expert in Long Term Care Insurance.  She recently talked with Lou Giampa owner of Right at Home Westchester about a common question she gets "When (or should) I buy long term care insurance?".
An African-American, senior female, sitting on a sofa An African-American, senior female, sitting on a sofa

The Latest in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s


September 07, 2023
An estimated 6.7 million Americans age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers are working on new treatments to address the underlying causes of the disease and tests to detect it at an early stage. Here’s the latest.

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