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’Tis the Season for Holiday Scams The holiday season brings out the best in most people. But for some, it brings out the worst. Experts say scams targeting older people ramp up this time of year, because seniors are typically more vulnerable and more charitable around the holidays. “Seniors who live alone, have memory [...]
Helping Senior Loved Ones Enjoy the Holidays You’ve been gathering with family members to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas for as long as you can remember… but this year, things are different. Your mom’s dementia is worsening, and she’s becoming more and more frail. You worry that she may not be able to make it [...]
What You Need to Know About the 2023-2024 Flu Season How bad will flu season be this year? Because there has been significant flu activity in the Southern Hemisphere, experts say flu season in the U.S. could be severe - starting as early as October, peaking between December and February and possibly extending through [...]
7 Exercises For Seniors With Limited Mobility Regular physical activity is important at any age, but it can sometimes be a challenge for older people - especially those who have trouble walking, climbing stairs or lifting things. Benefits of Exercise Without Full Mobility “The good news - seniors don’t need to have full mobility [...]
10 Tips to Help Seniors Prevent Falls When it comes to falls, the odds are stacked against our aging loved ones. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every four seniors will fall this year - it’s the number one cause of injuries among people age 65 and older,” [...]
Helping Seniors Manage Chronic Conditions Does your mom’s arthritis make it difficult for her to button a blouse or open a jar of mayonnaise? Is your dad struggling to read the labels on prescription bottles because of macular degeneration? “Nearly 85 percent of seniors live with at least one chronic condition, such as diabetes, [...]
How many prescription drugs do your aging parents take? If they’re like most seniors, they take at least one - probably more. While medicines can help us live longer and healthier, taking them the wrong way or mixing certain drugs can be dangerous - and, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, [...]
Aging at Home Your parents have been very clear, repeatedly - they do not want to move to a senior living community… at least not yet. “An overwhelming majority of seniors want to remain in their homes as they age, and a new study shows they’re doing whatever it takes to make that possible,” [...]
Need Extra Help at Home? She hasn’t said anything, but you suspect your mom is struggling to take care of herself and her home. “Older people rarely ask for help. They’re afraid of losing their independence, and they don’t want to burden family members or friends,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations manager at [...]
10 Summer Safety Tips for Seniors As the temperature rises, so does the risk for heat-related problems - especially for older adults. “Summer is here, which means we’ll all be spending more time outdoors soaking up the sunshine,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations manager at the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN). “While sun exposure [...]
