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How to Keep Loved Ones Who Wander at Night Safe | Season 1, Episode 12Alzheimer's Care

How to Keep Loved Ones Who Wander at Night Safe | Season 1, Episode 12

Nighttime wandering puts memory-impaired loved ones at real risk. Practical safeguards to help everyone in the house sleep more soundly.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNMar 27, 2023
Understanding Nighttime Wandering in People with Alzheimer’s | Season 1, Episode 11Alzheimer's Care

Understanding Nighttime Wandering in People with Alzheimer’s | Season 1, Episode 11

When a parent with Alzheimer's roams at night, sleep and safety both suffer. Understand why it happens and how to respond.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNMar 21, 2023
How to Encourage Mom to Eat More | Season 1, Episode 10Senior Nutrition

How to Encourage Mom to Eat More | Season 1, Episode 10

When an aging parent loses interest in food, small changes can rebuild appetite and ease your worry.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNMar 10, 2023
How to Help Mom Knit with Arthritis | Season 1, Episode 09Senior Health

How to Help Mom Knit with Arthritis | Season 1, Episode 09

Arthritis does not have to end a love of knitting. A nurse shares adaptations that keep hands busy and comfortable.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNMar 10, 2023
How to Get Help with Tax Preparation | Season 1, Episode 08Elder Care Planning

How to Get Help with Tax Preparation | Season 1, Episode 08

Tax season is harder when you care for a senior. Learn which medical costs you can claim and where to find help.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNMar 10, 2023
How to Get Help with Diabetic Foot Care | Season 1, Episode 07Senior Health

How to Get Help with Diabetic Foot Care | Season 1, Episode 07

Diabetic feet need careful attention to avoid serious trouble. Where to find help with foot and nail care for a loved one.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNMar 10, 2023
How to Get Help With the Cost of Transportation | Season 1, Episode 06Elder Care Planning

How to Get Help With the Cost of Transportation | Season 1, Episode 06

Getting to appointments adds up fast. Where caregivers can find help covering the cost of transportation for a loved one.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNFeb 13, 2023
How to Get Paid as a Family Caregiver | Season 1, Episode 05Elder Care Planning

How to Get Paid as a Family Caregiver | Season 1, Episode 05

Quit your job to care for a loved one? There may be real ways to get paid for it.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNFeb 4, 2023
3 Important Stair Lift OptionsAging in Place

3 Important Stair Lift Options

Three stair lift upgrades, from a power folding footrest, that make climbing the stairs safer and easier at home.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiFeb 2, 2023
How to Help Loved Ones Remember to Take Their Medication | Season 1, Episode 04Senior Health

How to Help Loved Ones Remember to Take Their Medication | Season 1, Episode 04

Skipped doses add up to real risk. Practical, low-tech ways to help a forgetful loved one stay on track with medication.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNJan 27, 2023
How to Care for Your Children and Aging ParentsFamily Caregiving

How to Care for Your Children and Aging Parents

Raising kids while caring for aging parents stretches you thin. Practical tips and resources for the squeezed sandwich generation.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJan 26, 2023
My Wife Just Received An Alzheimer’s Diagnosis. What Now? | Season 1, Episode 03Alzheimer's Care

My Wife Just Received An Alzheimer’s Diagnosis. What Now? | Season 1, Episode 03

An Alzheimer's diagnosis leaves families reeling. A grounded look at the first steps to take and where to find real support.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNJan 20, 2023