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How to Get Ready for Winter as a CaregiverSenior Safety

How to Get Ready for Winter as a Caregiver

Cold weather brings real hazards for families giving care: how to get ready before winter arrives.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiNov 21, 2018
How to Remain Socially Active in Your Senior YearsAging in Place

How to Remain Socially Active in Your Senior Years

Isolation creeps in with age. Practical ways to make new friends and stay connected in your community.

Matthew BoyleMatthew BoyleNov 19, 2018
The Benefits of Massage Therapy for Aging AdultsSenior Health

The Benefits of Massage Therapy for Aging Adults

Regular massage does more than relax: for adults over 60, it can ease pain, lower stress, and quiet stubborn headaches.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiNov 16, 2018
8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Stair LiftAging in Place

8 Things to Consider When Choosing a Stair Lift

A stair lift is a real investment with many variables. Eight factors to weigh before you buy the right one.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiNov 14, 2018
How to Prepare Your House for the WinterSenior Safety

How to Prepare Your House for the Winter

A little prep keeps a home warm, safe, and cheaper to heat. Winter-ready steps for you or an aging loved one's house.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiNov 12, 2018
10 Great Holiday Activities to Do with Your Older Loved OnesAging in Place

10 Great Holiday Activities to Do with Your Older Loved Ones

Aging loved ones cannot join every tradition, but these ten activities keep them part of the holiday fun.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiNov 9, 2018
7 Ways to Thank a Family CaregiverFamily Caregiving

7 Ways to Thank a Family Caregiver

For Caregiver Month and Thanksgiving, seven thoughtful ways to say thank you to the caregiver in your life.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiNov 7, 2018
What is Adaptive Clothing?Aging in Place

What is Adaptive Clothing?

Getting dressed should not be a daily battle. How adaptive clothing blends easy closures with dignity for loved ones who struggle.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiNov 5, 2018
A Profile of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation’s Military & Veterans ProgramSenior Health

A Profile of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation’s Military & Veterans Program

Veterans with spinal cord injuries face distinct needs. How the Reeve Foundation's program raises awareness and support for those who served.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiNov 5, 2018
Aging in Place: Helping Older Family Members Keep Their PetAging in Place

Aging in Place: Helping Older Family Members Keep Their Pet

Pets keep older adults connected and content. How a simple care plan lets aging family members keep the companion they love.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 29, 2018
7 Ways to Make Eating Healthy Easier for Elderly AdultsSenior Nutrition

7 Ways to Make Eating Healthy Easier for Elderly Adults

Healthy eating gets harder with age: seven practical habits that make nutritious meals simpler for older adults.

Kait FortunatoKait FortunatoOct 26, 2018
When Do I Need an Advance Medical Directive?Elder Care Planning

When Do I Need an Advance Medical Directive?

An advance medical directive speaks for you when you cannot. Learn when to put one in place.

Dan Vaughan, Esq., Kathi Ayers, Esq.Dan Vaughan, Esq., Kathi Ayers, Esq.Oct 24, 2018