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Understanding How Dementia Affects the Five Senses

When we think about dementia, the first thing that usually…
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Build Stronger Family Relationships With Important Conversations

When you dedicate a great deal of time and energy to caring…
An older woman stands in front of a plate of food thinking about eating a grape. When a senior has an eating disorder, a change in eating habits may be the first sign.

What to Do When a Senior Has an Eating Disorder

Shifts in eating habits and weight are common as people get…
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How to Create Purpose for Older Adults and the Benefits They’ll Achieve

What is it that gets you out of bed every morning? If you’re…
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Getting Family to Agree About the Need for Senior Care

When you begin to detect the warning signs that care in the…
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Five Causes for Loss of Appetite in Elderly People and How to Help

After the indulgence associated with the holiday season,…
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Beverage Thickeners Help Older Adults With Swallowing Disorders

Unless you have a swallowing disorder called dysphagia, requiring…
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28 Wellness Questions to Ask Seniors Over the Holiday Season

It’s been months since you’ve had the chance for a nice,…
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Introduction to Geriatric Care Management

A geriatric care manager serves as a professional, personal advocate…
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Do Hugs Have the Power to Change a Senior’s Health?

Remember during the height of the pandemic, when social distancing…
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Health Concerns That Can Cause Mood Swings in Seniors

We all have good days and bad days, and we are all entitled…
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Try These Creative Ways to Get More Fruits and Veggies into a Senior’s Diet

If you are preparing meals for a senior who prefers carbs…