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Is It Safe to Take Expired Medications?Senior Health

Is It Safe to Take Expired Medications?

Reaching for an expired medication carries real risks, especially when you depend on it for a serious condition.

Ron NovakRon NovakApr 11, 2016
How to Communicate with an Aging Loved One About Their CareFamily Caregiving

How to Communicate with an Aging Loved One About Their Care

Talking to a parent about future care is delicate. Tips to open the conversation about how they want to be cared for.

Ron NovakRon NovakApr 8, 2016
Is It Safe to Eat Expired Foods?Senior Nutrition

Is It Safe to Eat Expired Foods?

That past-date label may not mean what you think. What the USDA actually says about eating expired foods safely.

Ron NovakRon NovakApr 6, 2016
How to Protect Your Loved One From Telemarketing and Phone ScamsSenior Safety

How to Protect Your Loved One From Telemarketing and Phone Scams

Phone scammers prey on trusting seniors. Recognize the warning signs and take steps to shield a loved one from fraud.

Ron NovakRon NovakMar 28, 2016
Is It Time to Downsize?Senior Living

Is It Time to Downsize?

A big house can become a burden. Five telltale signs it is time to downsize to a place that fits your life.

Ron NovakRon NovakMar 25, 2016
How to Protect Your Loved One From Internet ScamsSenior Safety

How to Protect Your Loved One From Internet Scams

A fake prize, a real-looking form, then a request for your card: how to shield a loved one from online scams.

Ron NovakRon NovakMar 21, 2016
What is Probate and How Can it be Avoided?Elder Care Planning

What is Probate and How Can it be Avoided?

Probate is the court's oversight of an estate after death. What it involves and how families can avoid it.

Ron NovakRon NovakMar 2, 2016
How to Find Caregiver Resources in Your AreaFamily Caregiving

How to Find Caregiver Resources in Your Area

Help is closer than you realize. How to tap federal, state, and local programs built to support caregivers in your area.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 17, 2016
How Can I Know If My Family Needs More Estate Planning?Elder Care Planning

How Can I Know If My Family Needs More Estate Planning?

Estate planning is not only for the wealthy. How to know when it is time to call in a professional.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 15, 2016
The Best Places for Aging Seniors to ExerciseSenior Health

The Best Places for Aging Seniors to Exercise

Movement keeps seniors strong and steady. The two best settings, the gym and the outdoors, for safe daily exercise.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 12, 2016
What Information Does My Family Need in an Emergency?Care Coordination

What Information Does My Family Need in an Emergency?

Medical history, assets, key contacts: gathering this information now can carry your family through an emergency.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 8, 2016
Is it Safe for My Aging Parents to Exercise?Senior Health

Is it Safe for My Aging Parents to Exercise?

Exercise can help aging parents stay strong, steady, and less prone to falls. How to do it safely.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 5, 2016