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Accidental burns afflict many older adults because of fragile skin, carelessness, and old habits that die hard. Learn two common causes (and solutions).
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Many states offer programs to pay family caregivers. Find out if your state is one of them—and if you’re eligible.
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Lack of privacy, even at night, is a common complaint among generations thrown together in one house. Here's a solution.
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If you're not happy with an in-home care aide you've hired for your loved one, don't suffer silently! Take action.
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Feeling trapped by a situation you see no way out of? Learn this key way to avoid getting stuck in such tough situations in the future.
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There you are, at the pharmacy filling a new medication. Or waiting with your loved one in the emergency room after a fall. Here's the simplest way to remember everything you're told.
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When generations mix, there's bound to be friction. How can you smooth over critical issues before they become real problems? Learn more.
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It's one thing to help your loved one prepare paperwork, such as wills and advance health care directives. Where's the right place to store such documents?
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Overwhelmed by your to-do list? Learn why efficiency experts swear that tangling with the insurance company or cutting your loved one's toenails should be first on your list.
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One frustrating aspect of using a cane for unsteady walkers is that they tend to drop out of reach when the person sits down. Try this simple solution.
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Worried about your loved one left at home while you're at work? Learn about a simple service that provides an added safety net.
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Shopping around for new health insurance can save your loved one a bundle. But beware of inexpensive policies whose fine print will wind up costing you later. Learn more.
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If you're facing a difficult conversation with a loved one related to caregiving, you've no doubt thought carefully about what you want to say and how you'll say it. Now take this next step.
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Find out whether the person you care for is at the right weight for his or her age and is eating the right foods to maintain that weight.
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Grocery delivery services have pros and cons. Consider alternatives for those not suited to placing grocery orders online or in organized lists.