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Why Swimming is the Great Exercise for Seniors
There are many reasons why swimming and water-based exercise may be the best choice for seniors. Water based exercises are second only to walking in

5 Helpful Books for Those in the Sandwich Generation
How to Care for Aging Parents: A One-Stop Resource for All Your Medical, Financial, Housing, and Emotional Issues. Virginia Morris. This book has been featured

Choosing the Right Wheelchair
Most people are familiar with prescriptions from a doctor for medications, but not for mobility aids such as wheelchairs or even crutches. The process of

Adjusting to an Aging Mind
As our brains age, we’re less likely to think as quickly or remember things as well as we used to. However, don’t lose hope! Research

Being a Primary Carer of a Relative with Alzheimer’s Disease: The Long Goodbye
“It is a bittersweet irony that those who care for the sufferers in reality suffer more than the sufferers do themselves.” This is how Stephen

What is ‘Sundowning’ and how can we address it?
By Ethan Porjes You might find yourself caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease and notice patterns in their behavior depending on the time

Quick Tips to Buying a Stairlift
Stair lifts provide more than just a means of getting from the downstairs floor of a house to the upstairs – they also represent mobility

UTIs and Confusion in Senior Citizens: What You Should Know
by Ethan P When an elderly loved one begins to show signs of confusion, we might suspect it being the onset of Alzheimer’s or some

10 Ways to Love Your Brain
Courtesy of the Alzheimer’s Association San Fernando Valley Office Growing evidence indicates that people can reduce their risk of cognitive decline by adopting key lifestyle

How to Handle Personality Changes in Seniors
Personality changes are frequent in senior citizens, and they can indicate several issues. Common health problems such as dementia and stroke can affect personalities. If
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Fighting Loneliness in the Elderly
When we are in the time of life when we are raising children it can sometimes feel like we will never know a minute’s peace.

How to Cope With Anger About Aging
There is a common notion that there are multiple stages of grief. Some of these stages include denial, bargaining, depression, acceptance, and often, anger. Anger

Scams: The Elderly and What We Can Do to Help
Few things are as heartbreaking as learning that someone took advantage of your elderly loved one and scammed them out of their money and/or personal

9 Helpful Tips To Buying A Stair Lift
Stair lifts provide more than just a means of getting from the downstairs floor of a house to the upstairs – they also represent mobility