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Urinary Incontinence: The Difference Between Men and Women
Urinary incontinence affects more than 33% of older women and 15% of older men. The combined number of affected older adults is more than 20 million (18 million women and 3.4 million men being impacted). In…
What Percent of Health Insurance Is Paid by Employers?
Insurance is complicated. Find out what percentage of health insurance if paid for by employers.
How to Prepare for Hip Surgery
Do you have a loved one getting a hip surgery? Here are some tips on how you can prepare for surgery and a speedy and full recovery.
Adaptive Clothing for Older Adults with Arthritis
Anyone experiencing mobility limitations due to aging, medical treatments, and sensory challenges can benefit from adaptive clothing. In a recent post, we described what adaptive clothing is, how it works and its benefits. With nearly 12…
Keeping Your Marriage Strong Through Caregiving
Keep your marriage strong through the trials of caregiving by understanding how caregiving impacts your marriage and how to prevent unnecessary conflict.
Preventing Periodontal Disease in Seniors
Without taking these preventative measures, gum disease can become severe and lead to tooth decay and loss, as well as other health conditions.
How to Identify the Signs of a Stroke
As a caregiver, it’s important to know what a stroke is and how to identify when a person is having one with FAST.
In the News: Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders
Would you spend $30 to save $3,000? How about $3,000 to save $30,000? That is what the Johns Hopkins University program Community Aging in Place, Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) can do for medical cost…
Tips for Staying Healthy During Cold and Flu Season
Are you worried about getting sick this winter? Here are eleven ways to keep yourself healthy during cold and flu season.
Tax Tips for Caregivers
Get yourself organized for tax season. Here are some beginning of the year tax tips that can save family caregivers money in the long run.