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In the News: Medicare Issuing New ID Cards to Prevent Identity TheftElder Care Planning

In the News: Medicare Issuing New ID Cards to Prevent Identity Theft

Medicare cards no longer show Social Security numbers. What the redesigned IDs mean for you and how they fight identity theft.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 3, 2018
What is the Best Way to Communicate with an Aging Parent About the Future?Family Caregiving

What is the Best Way to Communicate with an Aging Parent About the Future?

Talking with an aging parent about the future is hard: approaches that make difficult conversations easier.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 1, 2018
Common Home Accidents for the Elderly and How to Prevent ThemSenior Safety

Common Home Accidents for the Elderly and How to Prevent Them

Most homes are not built with older bodies in mind. Spot the common hazards and fix them before a fall.

Ron NovakRon NovakSep 29, 2018
How Music Can Help the Elderly and Their Mental HealthSenior Health

How Music Can Help the Elderly and Their Mental Health

A familiar song can reach someone dementia seems to have taken. How music lifts mood and eases loneliness in older adults.

Ron NovakRon NovakSep 26, 2018
What Are the Different Types of Rehabilitation Facilities?Senior Health

What Are the Different Types of Rehabilitation Facilities?

After a stroke, fracture, or brain injury, rehab options vary widely. Understand the different facility types before choosing care.

Ron NovakRon NovakSep 24, 2018
What You Need to Know About Dental Health for Aging AdultsSenior Health

What You Need to Know About Dental Health for Aging Adults

Aging raises the odds of gum disease and tooth loss. The oral care habits that keep older adults' mouths healthy.

Ron NovakRon NovakSep 17, 2018
Three Tips for Preparing Your House for Elderly Loved Ones to Move InAging in Place

Three Tips for Preparing Your House for Elderly Loved Ones to Move In

Before an elderly parent moves in, three changes make the home safer and friendlier to limited mobility.

Ron NovakRon NovakSep 14, 2018
What is a Geriatric Social Worker?Elder Care Planning

What is a Geriatric Social Worker?

A geriatric social worker can advocate for an aging loved one. Learn what they do and when to call one.

Ron NovakRon NovakSep 12, 2018
How to Record Your Family HistoryFamily Caregiving

How to Record Your Family History

Stories vanish when the storyteller does. How to record a loved one's oral history and keep their voice alive for generations.

Ron NovakRon NovakSep 10, 2018
How to Exercise Safely as a SeniorSenior Health

How to Exercise Safely as a Senior

Staying active matters at every age, but technique counts. Smart, safe ways for seniors to exercise without injury.

Ron NovakRon NovakSep 7, 2018
What Are the Best Brain Training Apps?Caregiver Tech

What Are the Best Brain Training Apps?

Want to keep your mind nimble? Four brain-training apps compared, and what each one does to exercise your memory and focus.

Ron NovakRon NovakSep 3, 2018
The Cost of Designing a Bedroom for Those with Limited MobilitySenior Safety

The Cost of Designing a Bedroom for Those with Limited Mobility

Planning a safe, accessible bedroom for limited mobility: a breakdown of what the typical items actually cost.

Ron NovakRon NovakAug 29, 2018