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The Benefits of Transitional Care: Enhancing the Road to Recovery
Aging is a difficult journey to navigate. As our loved ones face increasing difficulties in caring for themselves, the transition can be overwhelming and emotionally taxing for both them and us. It raises several questions regarding the best way to ensure their care. Following a serious illness or injury, the hospital environment may not fully…
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Why Is Life Insurance Important?
It’s never comfortable to think about, or even plan for our own deaths. However, as we age, it’s something that should be considered. Many older adults choose to buy life insurance for a number of reasons. In fact, according to a study published by Policygenius, nearly 57% of American adults have life insurance. Why is…
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Health Care Hidden Costs
It’s no surprise that one of the most expensive aspects of aging is financing your healthcare needs. In fact, according to a report published by West Health and Gallup, collectively, American seniors have withdrawn $22 billion from long-term savings to pay for their healthcare expenses. While healthcare coverage is a non-negotiable expense for many older adults,…
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4 Types of Smart Devices for Seniors
As technology continues to advance, it can be a challenge to discern which items are the best in terms of quality and price. These smart devices have proven to keep seniors safe in and outside of their homes while giving loved ones and caregivers peace of mind. If you or your loved one are looking…
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Senior Drivers: 6 Ways To Stay Safe Behind the Wheel
As we age, certain conditions can make driving more challenging and might even become dangerous for some seniors. Changes in health like loss of vision and hearing, or a change in medications can affect the ability to safely and operate a vehicle. However, there are various precautions that can be taken to ensure the safety…
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Low Vision Aids for Seniors
As older adults age, it’s common for them to experience a loss of or damage to their vision. Losing vision makes daily tasks and activities much harder, especially for older adults. However, with the need so high, there are many low vision aids and devices that are available to those who need sight assistance. If…
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5 Myths About Aging
There are many different preconceptions we have about getting older. Consider some of these myths about aging and share them with your family and friends. 1. Older adults are always lonely Simply put-this isn’t true! There’s a common thought that when we get older, loneliness is right around the corner. While that can be true…
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5 Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors
Winter isn’t over yet and that means more winter weather conditions could be on the way. Unfortunately, falling is very common for seniors. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “one in four Americans aged 65+ falls each year.” During the winter months, many seniors are at risk of falling or losing…
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When Your Parents Refuse Care
As our parents age, and the parent-child roles begin to reverse, knowing what to do when parents refuse help can be a hard situation to navigate. While many adult children begin to worry about their parents’ health and safety, seniors might not understand or be willing to accept their children’s advice and concerns. When it…
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Tips for Fighting Fatigue
As we get older, and daily tasks become more burdensome, it’s easy to assume that fatigue is a normal part of aging. Common among seniors, a Columbia University study found that a lack of energy is linked to other health problems like joint pain and poor physical function. The study also reported an increase in hospital…
