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When to Move From Assisted Living to a Nursing Home for Seniors

A woman in a wheelchair gets into her adaptive gown with the help of a caregiver.

Deciding when to transition a loved one from assisted living to a nursing home can be a challenging and emotional process. It's a significant step in the journey of senior care, often marked by changes in health and lifestyle needs. In this article, we'll explore the

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Great Gifts Ideas for Seniors in Assisted Living

As the holidays draw closer and closer, one of your biggest questions may be what to give an older family members or older adult elderly relatives who are in an assisted living facilityies. Whether it’s your parents, grandparents, or other relatives, in most cases they

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Making Medicare Work for Assisted Living Residents

Young women sitting beside bed and holding hand of older man laying down.

What does Medicare cover when it comes to aging? As caregivers and family members it is important to know what to expect when the time comes for extended health care services or moves into assisted living homes.

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Living and Thriving with Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. In other words, it is a chronic condition that largely affects the brain and spinal cord. It is also frustratingly mysterious, with no clear cause or cure. Though its symptoms and their

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Getting Dressed in All Stages of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by toxic changes in the brain. Therefore, it largely impairs memory and judgment, although motor skills may also be affected when brain signals meant to control muscles are damaged. Getting dressed can become a struggle for both patients and their caregivers. With

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How to Deal with Incontinence in the Elderly

Causes of incontinence in elderly

It’s never easy to talk about incontinence.  In fact, many choose simply not to talk about it - not with their healthcare providers or with their family.  Incontinence, on its own, is not overly debilitating, however its effect on quality of life is massive and

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Gifts for Men in a Nursing Home

Welcome to our curated collection of Gifts for Men in Nursing Homes, where each item is more than just a gift - it's a token of love and care. You'll find perfect gifts for special occasions like a birthday, Father's Day, or even as a

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What Should I look for In Adaptive Apparel?

Adaptive clothing for seniors

Adaptive apparel should be designed with one goal in mind - to make dressing easier. Whether you are a caregiver, someone who struggles with independent dressing, or are simply purchasing for a loved one, there are some important questions to consider.  Many people ask questions like, “What

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Senior Suicide: Elderly Loved Ones are at Risk

Every 1.5 hours, an American adult over the age of 65 commits suicide. This is the unfortunate and dark reality that should be acknowledged and addressed. Why do Seniors Struggle with Suicidal Thoughts? As many people enter their 60s and 70s, they tend to look back on

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