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How to Talk to Aging Loved Ones About Hiring Care

August 27, 2024 — One of the most common and frustrating issues family members of older loved ones face is their resistance to accepting care in the home. It is the epic battle between safety and autonomy, and every day, it plays out across America in different communities in different ways. It is often an agonizing time – one... Read More

How to choose a rollator

August 26, 2024 — If the person you care for has generally good balance and needs just minimal support for getting around, a rollator (walker with wheels and brakes) might be preferable to a standard walker. Rollators enable a more normal, fluid stride. The features to consider start with size, weight, and foldability. If the rollator will be used... Read More

Money tips for low vision

August 19, 2024 — The ability to handle one’s own financial affairs is critical to adult independence. Low vision challenges this freedom. Fortunately, most banks are prepared to assist clients, whether banking online or in person. Online, your loved one can adjust the bank’s website for large print. Plus, many banks provide instructions on how to use a screen... Read More

“I can’t get Dad to budge!”

August 12, 2024 — Has your loved one ever flatly rejected your perfectly sensible solution to their problem? Though your idea may seem like the obvious route to take, it’s not so simple when you’re caring for an older adult. Your relative has had a lifetime of making decisions on their own. They usually want to continue doing so. ... Read More

Add a dose of laughter to your life

August 5, 2024 — Don’t you just somehow feel better when you laugh? It turns out, that’s not just fantasy. Laughter has physical and emotional health benefits. Studies show that laughter can support the heart. If we’re laughing, we’re not stressing. The stress hormones make chronic inflammation worse and threaten the heart. Laughter stimulates your heart and lungs in... Read More