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Adaptive Clothing for Older Adults with ArthritisAging in Place

Adaptive Clothing for Older Adults with Arthritis

Buttons and zippers become daily battles with arthritis. How adaptive clothing restores easier, more comfortable dressing for older adults.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Best Gifts for CaregiversFamily Caregiving

Best Gifts for Caregivers

The right gift can lighten a caregiver's load. Affordable, genuinely useful picks for the caregivers in your life.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
What is Chronic Kidney Disease?Senior Health

What is Chronic Kidney Disease?

Chronic kidney disease quietly affects over 30 million Americans and outpaces some cancers. Know the risks and warning signs early.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
In the News: Coronavirus Resources for Aging AdultsSenior Health

In the News: Coronavirus Resources for Aging Adults

Fever, cough, and shortness of breath demand quick action for older adults. Coronavirus guidance and resources for aging families.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
What Does Your Temperature Mean?Senior Health

What Does Your Temperature Mean?

Is a reading normal, low, or cause for concern? Understand what your body temperature is actually telling you.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
How to Avoid Identity TheftSenior Safety

How to Avoid Identity Theft

More than one in four adults over 55 has faced identity theft. Practical steps to protect yourself and respond fast.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
What’s The Link: Prostate Cancer & IncontinenceCancer Caregiving

What’s The Link: Prostate Cancer & Incontinence

Prostate cancer and incontinence are closely connected for many men. Understand the link and what it means for treatment and daily life.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
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, RNMay 31, 2026
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, RNMay 31, 2026
How to Choose the Best GPS Tracker | Season 1, Episode 17Senior Safety

How to Choose the Best GPS Tracker | Season 1, Episode 17

Not all GPS trackers fit a wandering loved one. Here is what to weigh before choosing one for senior safety.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNMay 31, 2026
How to Prevent Pressure Ulcers and Bedsores | Season 1, Episode 20Senior Health

How to Prevent Pressure Ulcers and Bedsores | Season 1, Episode 20

Bedsores can develop in hours and turn dangerous fast. Learn the simple positioning and skin-care habits that prevent pressure ulcers.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNMay 31, 2026
How to Manage SundowningDementia Care

How to Manage Sundowning

When evening confusion and agitation set in, it may be sundowning. Understand the triggers and steady, practical ways to ease it.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026