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5 Gifts for Older Adults This Holiday Season

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Don’t fret, Silverts has you covered with the best gifts to give your elderly loved ones. The leaves are falling, sweaters are being adorned and pumpkin spice lattes are being consumed in nearly every coffee shop. If you love celebrating the holidays like we do, now

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How to Keep Elderly Warm With Adaptive Clothing

Wintertime can be challenging for the elderly population. As we age, our metabolic system slows, as does our circulation. This leads to less blood flow moving throughout our bodies and inevitably our extremities — such as hands and feet, arms and legs — feel colder

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What are Orthopedic Shoes? 10 Benefits for Adults

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The importance of proper footwear fit and support becomes more prevalent as we age. Orthopedic shoes are a game-changer for many. They're not just for those with severe foot problems; they can benefit almost anyone. We'll dive into what orthopedic shoes are, their benefits, and

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How to Care for a Bedridden Patient: A Comprehensive Guide

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Caring for a bedridden patient, whether it's a loved one at home or in a healthcare facility, requires patience and understanding. It's not just about providing medical care; it's about ensuring their comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being. Aside from finding the best gifts for hospital

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Holiday Awareness: 22 Signs of Elderly Decline

Holiday Awareness 22 Signs of Elderly Decline

Many people make trips to visit their elderly loved ones around the holidays. In some cases, this may be the only time they see their elderly loved ones all year, or it might be their first get-together in several years. While frequent catch-ups over the

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24 Signs of Declining Health in Elderly Loved Ones

24 Signs of Declining Health in Elderly Loved Ones

While it seems like signs of declining health in elderly loved ones should be obvious, that isn’t always the case. In fact, you might dismiss early signs of declining health as one-off incidents, when in actuality they make up a pattern of behavior that points

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Tips for Buying Clothing for Elderly Women

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By Natalie Board / Shutterstock.com If you’re looking for gift ideas for your mom, then clothing for elderly women is probably one of the first suggestions that you came across. While clothing is a practical gift, it’s also a very personal one, so you want to

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Seniors

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Are You Looking for the Perfect Valentine's Day Gifts for the Senior in Your LIfe? Valentine’s Day is not just for couples, it’s for everyone! People celebrate Valentine’s Day to show affection for their loved ones and that could include your parents, grandparents, elderly relatives or

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Family Activities to Do with Grandparents During the Holidays

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By LightField Studios / Shutterstock.com As we head into the latter half of the year, holidays will begin showing up in quick succession, which is why it’s a smart idea to have an advance plan for what family activities you can do with the grandparents. Your

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How to Help Aging Parents Without Overstepping Boundaries

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By vichie81 / Shutterstock.com Helping your aging parents just enough, but not too much, can make it tough to strike a balance that preserves your relationship and their independence as much as possible. If you’re not sure what to do, here are six ways to help

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