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Resident Profile: Howard Roberts
Howard Roberts is 74 years old and lives at Country Cottage in Decatur, Alabama. He served in the US Navy for four years and was then hired and worked as a civilian for 28 years. Mr. Roberts worked as...
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Volunteering Offers Benefits and Opportunities for Seniors
Volunteering is a great way for seniors who are physically and mentally able to support their communities and give back. Many local organizations are always looking for volunteers. Let’s take a look...
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Education May Play a Role in Decline in Dementia Rates
The number of senior Americans who are being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is declining. According to one study, researchers think that one reason for this decline might be because...
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20 Questions: Your Checklist for Finding an Assisted Living Community for Mom
If you are just starting the process of finding an assisted living community for Mom, chances are you have a lot of questions and so does she. If you’re not familiar with senior care, the research...
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The Paperwork of Aging: All about Living Wills, POAs, and Estate Planning
It was her worst nightmare. Karen’s Aunt Marge was in the Emergency Room, and Karen was in the ER waiting room after a midnight phone call from Aunt Marge’s neighbor. No one would tell Karen anything,...
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5 Activities Seniors Are Participating in at Assisted Living Communities
Making the choice to move to an assisted living community is not always easy. Once you move in and get settled, you will find that there are many opportunities for seniors to spend time with other...
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3 Ways to Stretch Your Caregiving Budget
You may not have expected to find yourself so involved in caring for your parents at this time in their lives. Aside from the emotional commitment you’ve made to ensure that they receive the...
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Help Your Senior Mom Save Money As She Ages
As Mom ages, the cost of her care can go up. To make sure that she is taken care of well into her golden years, it’s wise for her to continue to save money as she ages. Here are some ways you can help...
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Senior Summer Safety: Recognizing the Signs of Heat-Related Illness
If you are the primary caregiver for an elderly loved one, you know how quickly you can become pressed for time—especially when you have other responsibilities. You may have a job, a spouse, children...
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A Simplified Guide to Creating an Effective Senior Care Plan
Each year, about 658 people die in the United States from extreme heat, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and heat-related deaths occur more commonly in seniors. People over...
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What Is the Difference Between Assisted Living and a Nursing Home?
When it’s time to move your senior loved one to a new home, finding the right place and the right type of care for them is important. You want to make sure they are well-cared for in an environment...
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Education May Play a Role in Decline in Dementia Rates
The number of senior Americans who are being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is declining. According to one study, researchers think that one reason for this decline might be because...
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20 Questions: Your Checklist for Finding an Assisted Living Community for Mom
If you are just starting the process of finding an assisted living community for Mom, chances are you have a lot of questions and so does she. If you’re not familiar with senior care, the research...
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The Paperwork of Aging: All about Living Wills, POAs, and Estate Planning
It was her worst nightmare. Karen’s Aunt Marge was in the Emergency Room, and Karen was in the ER waiting room after a midnight phone call from Aunt Marge’s neighbor. No one would tell Karen anything,...
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5 Activities Seniors Are Participating in at Assisted Living Communities
Making the choice to move to an assisted living community is not always easy. Once you move in and get settled, you will find that there are many opportunities for seniors to spend time with other...
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3 Ways to Stretch Your Caregiving Budget
You may not have expected to find yourself so involved in caring for your parents at this time in their lives. Aside from the emotional commitment you’ve made to ensure that they receive the...
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Help Your Senior Mom Save Money As She Ages
As Mom ages, the cost of her care can go up. To make sure that she is taken care of well into her golden years, it’s wise for her to continue to save money as she ages. Here are some ways you can help...
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Senior Summer Safety: Recognizing the Signs of Heat-Related Illness
If you are the primary caregiver for an elderly loved one, you know how quickly you can become pressed for time—especially when you have other responsibilities. You may have a job, a spouse, children...
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A Simplified Guide to Creating an Effective Senior Care Plan
Each year, about 658 people die in the United States from extreme heat, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and heat-related deaths occur more commonly in seniors. People over...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What Is the Difference Between Assisted Living and a Nursing Home?
When it’s time to move your senior loved one to a new home, finding the right place and the right type of care for them is important. You want to make sure they are well-cared for in an environment...
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