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  • What to Do If Elderly Relatives Frequently Mix Up Their Pills and Medication

    March 21, 2023

    As people age, they may forget to take their medication or take the wrong pills. In this blog post, we will discuss what to do if elderly relatives frequently mix up their pills and medication.

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  • How Daylight Savings Time Can Be Disorienting for Seniors with Dementia

    March 21, 2023

    Daylight savings time can be a confusing and disorienting transition for many of us. For seniors with dementia, the transition can be even more challenging and disruptive.

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  • When It Gets Cold Indoors: Tips on Keeping Warm Inside Your Home This Month

    February 28, 2023

    The winter weather brings challenges for anyone indoors. Here are some tips on keeping warm inside your home so that you and your senior loved ones can get through this cold month.

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  • What Are the Benefits of Elderly Fitness Programs?

    February 26, 2023

    Discover the benefits of staying active in later years and how to find the right elderly fitness programs for your senior loved one in this guide.

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  • Quick Fixes That Protect Your Skin from Extreme Cold Temperatures

    February 24, 2023

    Protecting your senior loved one's skin from extremely cold temperatures can be an ongoing task. This kind of weather is accompanied by dry air that has an inherent tendency of drawing moisture out of the skin.

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  • A Guide to Eyeglasses and Why You Should Invest in Them

    February 24, 2023

    Regular vision exams and visits to an optometrist can help your senior loved one determine if they need eyeglasses for reading or for other activities, as well as assist them in finding the style that best fits their needs.

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  • Top 3 Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) Aging Relatives Need Help With

    January 25, 2023

    While a senior may wish to live independently, there are times when they'll still need help with instrumental activities of daily living. Here we discuss the top three IADLs and how you can help seniors with them.

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  • Top 5 Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) Aging Relatives Need Help With

    January 18, 2023

    Many seniors prefer to maintain independence as they age, but for some, assistance is necessary, especially with the instrumental activities of daily living or IADLs.

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  • What to Expect If You're Flying with a Relative with Early Dementia

    December 21, 2022

    While it may take extra steps and planning, flying with a relative with early dementia doesn't have to be a stressful experience. Here are a few things you can expect when you need to travel with a loved one with early dementia.

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