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Female Companion with Elderly Senior

What is Companion Care for the Elderly?

October 13, 2020

A growing number of seniors are healthy enough to live at home but need help with day to day tasks such as taking medication or

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Senior sitting in a wheelchair

How To Choose The Best Electric Wheelchair For Your Senior

October 13, 2020

Independence and easy mobility are vital. So for those who struggle to move on their own, the support of an electric wheelchair can be necessary.

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Medication Management

October 13, 2020

Medication management (also known as medicine management) must be done right. With 350,000 people hospitalized per year because of adverse drug events (via CDC), it’s

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Signing Acknowledgement

A Not So “Crummey” Trust

October 13, 2020

IRS Gift Tax To understand the benefits of a Crummey trust, you must first understand the IRS gift tax.  According to the IRS, “[t]he gift

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A senior veteran salutes others.

The Ultimate Guide to Senior Veterans Benefits

October 13, 2020

Veterans benefits can be a source of confusion and frustration for military families. This typically occurs because senior veterans don’t know their rights or don’t

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a cup of coffee with the inspirational quote for caregivers "What good shall I do this day?"

35 Quotes for Caregivers That’ll Brighten Your Day

October 12, 2020

Those who care for others are the backbone of a functioning society, and yet, sometimes they go unappreciated. For that reason, even the greatest caregivers

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a family caregiver pushes a loved one in her wheelchair outside in the grass toward a sunset

How to Get Paid as a Family Caregiver

October 12, 2020

Sometimes the most important work is the most undervalued. In this article, we explain how to make money as a family caregiver, and we hope

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Concierge Medicine for Seniors

October 12, 2020

Concierge Medicine Seniors making frequent visits to their primary care physician for chronic conditions associated with aging might want to consider the medical model called

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A Caregiver’s Guide to ADLs and IADLs

October 12, 2020

As a family caregiver, your awareness of your loved one’s ability to care for him or herself is crucial to your role. You need to

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Stages of Grief

October 12, 2020

If you lose someone you love, grief is a natural response. During this time, doing what feels right is important. You may need to cry,

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Your Complete Guide To The Best Walkers For Seniors

October 4, 2020

You’re likely familiar with what a walker is, but what you might not know is just how versatile and helpful they can be. When moving

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FAST scale dementia patient

A Caregiver’s Guide to the FAST Scale

October 4, 2020

If your loved one has recently received a dementia diagnosis, you may be searching for ways to understand more about their condition and its progression.

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Top Dementia and Alzheimer’s Books for Caregiving

October 2, 2020

If your loved one has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease and you are the one charged with their caregiving, there are different resources

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Older hands signing trust

Understanding Trust Beneficiaries

September 27, 2020

Trusts are common estate planning instruments used to manage and distribute property.  There are three categories of people involved in a trust’s creation, management, and

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A Caregiver’s Guide to Custodial Care

September 27, 2020

When your loved one gets older, you never know what type of care they may need. Depending on their preferences, medical conditions, and other factors

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GPS Trackers for the Elderly

September 27, 2020

GPS trackers are a great tool for ensuring an elderly loved one’s security. This is often one of the major challenges of being a caregiver.

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Elderly man with crossed hands

Elder Abuse and Neglect in Nursing Homes

September 27, 2020

Moving a loved one into a nursing home can be an emotional undertaking.  Your elder may protest leaving their home, but you know it is

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How to Process a Death Anniversary

September 26, 2020

Directly after losing someone close to us, we often receive an overwhelming wave of support. But what about a year later on the death anniversary?

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Family and friends celebrating a loved one's life

How to Plan a Beautiful Celebration of Life

September 21, 2020

Losing someone important is painful. Something that can be just as hard as processing grief is dealing with the logistics of someone passing away. For

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Understanding Cremation: Is It Right for You?

September 21, 2020

Trying to decide how to handle the post-death process and the remains of a loved one can be a perplexing and stressful situation. But once

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The Best Alarm Clocks for the Hearing Impaired

September 21, 2020

Alarm clocks are designed to wake you up with a loud noise. But this design ignores a serious issue: we need alarm clocks for the

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A caregiver comforts a terminally ill person

A Thorough Guide to Terminal Agitation

September 20, 2020

As loved ones near the end of their life, families, and caregivers may be surprised by a change in their overall demeanor and personality. Terminal

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A Caregiver’s Guide to Green Burial

September 20, 2020

End of life planning may feel like an unsettling topic, but a clear course of action that aligns with your values can offer a deep

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15 Powerful Celebration of Life Songs

September 17, 2020

15 Powerful Celebration of Life Songs Someone special came into your life and made it better. That person deserves to be celebrated. One of the

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Writing an Obituary: Everything you Need to Know

September 14, 2020

Writing an obituary for a loved one can be a daunting task. Experiencing loss is often overwhelming, especially considering the myriad of decisions family members

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Lady Bird Deeds: A Complete Overview

September 14, 2020

A deed is a legal document that is signed and delivered, usually regarding the ownership of property or legal rights. You can use a deed

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Transfer on Death Deeds: A Complete Overview

September 14, 2020

Deciding how you want your assets and estate distributed on your death can be an emotional task.  Analyzing the legal mechanisms to accomplish this task

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A chair in the street

Choosing the Right Lift Chair

September 11, 2020

Lift chairs can aid your loved one’s daily mobility. A lift chair is like a recliner chair but with an added powerful lifting system. This

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Death doula hands with caregiver

Death Doulas: A Caregiver’s Guide

September 11, 2020

End of life doulas, commonly known as death doulas or death midwives, guide patients and their families through the dying process. This person is not medically trained but

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Staircase before stair life installed

How to Choose the Perfect Stair Lift

September 10, 2020

The right stair lift can make a world of difference. Mobility is a gift that many of us take for granted. We rely quite a

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Cremation remains in white urn

How to Break Down and Understand Cremation Costs

September 10, 2020

You’ve probably heard cremation referred to as a cheaper alternative to burial, but is that the case? What cremation costs can I expect? Let’s break down if cremation could

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A caregiver taking a break on the water

50 Ways for Family Caregivers to Take a Break

September 8, 2020

As a family caregiver, you may feel it is nearly impossible to take a break. This role often involves an around-the-clock commitment to your loved

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Blue velcro shoe

Velcro Shoes for the Elderly

September 8, 2020

Velcro shoes are one of the many products that can add ease to your senior’s daily routine. As a caregiver, this type of footwear is

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Caregiver holding hands with hospice patient

When to Call Hospice?

September 8, 2020

Hospice is a really tough decision for any caregiver or family to make. It’s important to make sure you have all the information before making

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Elderly man with dementia

Activities for Dementia Patients

September 7, 2020

Sometimes, it might feel impossible to understand how to engage with or help someone with dementia. Providing dementia patients activities is a great small way to

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Burned out woman looking off a deck

Caregiver Burnout: How to Take Care of Yourself

September 7, 2020

What to do when compassion becomes too heavy? Caregiver burnout is one of the first things to look out for. Some would say that a

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Lawyer writing trust document

Trusts: What is One and How do They Work?

September 7, 2020

Estate planning is an integral part of planning for seniors. There are many different forms of estate planning and various tools available to use. One

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Depressed elderly person

Depression in the Elderly: Causes, Management, and Treatment

September 7, 2020

Caregivers often mistake signs of depression in the elderly as a normal part of aging. Sometimes depression symptoms are confused with symptoms of existing chronic

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Comforting elderly loved one with dementia on hammock

Dementia Care: A Caregivers Guide

September 7, 2020

Dementia care is a common reason many adults end up in caregiving roles. While it is not a specific disease, dementia refers to cognitive decline associated with

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A senior woman drinks a cup of tea

Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes

April 19, 2020

Finding the right senior housing is no easy feat. In particular, it’s challenging to know what your loved one’s needs are now – and what

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Home Care Ratings: Our Rating System

April 19, 2020

Our Home Care Rating System My Caring Plan gathers from sources across the web to give you home care ratings across the nation. My Caring

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Nursing Home Ratings: Our Rating System

April 19, 2020

Our Nursing Home Rating System My Caring Plan gathers from sources across the web to give you nursing home ratings across the nation. My Caring

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