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Trying to cope with the unknowns of severe-stage dementia can be incredibly stressful. Advice on dealing with the uncertainties of severe dementia.
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Negative thinking can become a vicious cycle that feeds caregiver depression. Learn some simple ways to bust out of it.
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Older adults don't need to pile on extra sweaters to curb winter heat bills, or suffer in summer heat. Find out where to get relief.
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Wish you had a little time to yourself? Learn the first, best way to making sure it happens.
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Whether incontinence is rare or a regular occurrence, it happens. Learn what to do when bed sheets and mattresses are soiled.
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The height of a commode is something most of us seldom think about. But for someone with mobility issues, it can affect the risk of a fall. See two simple ways to reach the ideal toilet seat height.
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It's not enough to keep your loved one safe. Health and well-being depend on strong social interactions, too. An elder companion is a growing option that provides someone for your loved one to visit with for several hours a day or week; some services are
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Many older adults of varying health difficulties welcome a hospital bed for use at home -- at least once they get past the idea of a hospital bed and actually try it out. See how to get help paying for a hospital bed.
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Let's face it, caregiving can be claustrophobic. See seven easy ways nature can help you to ease stress, boost healing, and improve mood.
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In-home care providers are called on to do many tasks. But how can you rest assured that an aide is doing his or her job well? Discover a simple way to keep everyone on the same page.
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Too often, apathy and a lack of appetite are written off as complications of the health disorder or crisis a loved one is experiencing: "Oh, it's just the stroke." Or, "Well, he's just getting older." Find out about a commonly overlooked cause.
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Caring for a veteran? The VA Aid and Attendance benefit program pays for home care services for vets who can no longer manage the activities of daily living on their own. But it can be hard to get information about this program. Find out why -- and how to
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One of the difficult parts of eldercare is that most of us have little training or experience with it. So we're terrified of making the wrong move or wrong decision that will make things worse for our loved one. See this confidence-building rule of thumb
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The lowly feet are often neglected by even well-meaning caregivers, and yet their condition matters hugely to your loved one. See these six foot-care "musts."
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What feels better than accomplishing something, meeting new (and eventually familiar) faces, and learning something new? Find out where you can help your loved one achieve these benefits at little to no cost.
