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How to Manage Diabetes as an Aging AdultSenior Health

How to Manage Diabetes as an Aging Adult

Diabetes risk climbs with age: what the condition does to your health and how to manage it well.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
The Benefits of Singing for SeniorsSenior Health

The Benefits of Singing for Seniors

Singing does more than lift the mood: how it sharpens the brain and connects seniors socially.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Download the Free Active Minds Dementia Activity GuideDementia Care

Download the Free Active Minds Dementia Activity Guide

Keep a loved one with dementia calm and engaged through winter with this free Active Minds activity guide.

Ben Atkinson-WillesBen Atkinson-WillesMay 31, 2026
How to Save Time As a CaregiverFamily Caregiving

How to Save Time As a Caregiver

Caregiving swallows your hours: seven time-management ideas to help you reclaim part of your day.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
5 Reasons Why We Love CaregiversFamily Caregiving

5 Reasons Why We Love Caregivers

A small tribute to family caregivers, and five qualities that make their selfless, around-the-clock work so remarkable.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
How to Make the Most of Your Doctors’ AppointmentsSenior Health

How to Make the Most of Your Doctors’ Appointments

Make every doctor visit count with a simple checklist for what to ask before, during, and after.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
What is AARP Tax Aide?Elder Care Planning

What is AARP Tax Aide?

AARP Tax-Aide offers free tax prep and help each season: what the program provides and who qualifies.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
What You Need In a Home First-Aid KitSenior Safety

What You Need In a Home First-Aid Kit

A well-stocked first-aid kit handles emergencies at home: the items to gather if you build your own.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Best Sunscreen Brands for Older AdultsSenior Health

Best Sunscreen Brands for Older Adults

One in five Americans develops skin cancer by 70: the sunscreen brands that best protect older skin.

Dan Fogarty, M.A., FACHEDan Fogarty, M.A., FACHEMay 31, 2026
How to Get Your House Ready for the SummerSenior Safety

How to Get Your House Ready for the Summer

Warm weather is nearly here: practical steps to get your home ready for the heat of summer.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Getting Your CPR and First-Aid TrainingSenior Safety

Getting Your CPR and First-Aid Training

CPR and first-aid skills can save a life in seconds: what the classes cover and where to take them.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Does My Loved One Need a Home Alert System?Senior Safety

Does My Loved One Need a Home Alert System?

A home alert system can mean help arrives fast after a fall: how to tell whether your loved one needs one.

Caring VillageCaring VillageMay 31, 2026