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How to Spot the Early Warning Signs of Suicide in SeniorsSenior Health

How to Spot the Early Warning Signs of Suicide in Seniors

Suicide risk among older adults is often overlooked. Learn the warning signs and concrete ways to step in and help.

Meredith RogersMeredith RogersOct 13, 2017
How to Determine the Best Senior Housing OptionSenior Living

How to Determine the Best Senior Housing Option

Independent living, assisted living, or memory care? How to match a senior housing option to your loved one's real needs.

Rebecca Everett SuskoRebecca Everett SuskoOct 11, 2017
8 Best Bucket List Apps for Families, Couples, and Travel in 2026Caregiver Tech

8 Best Bucket List Apps for Families, Couples, and Travel in 2026

Still chasing big dreams? Four bucket-list apps that help you capture goals and start ticking them off.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 9, 2017
Healthy Snack Options for Aging AdultsSenior Nutrition

Healthy Snack Options for Aging Adults

Holiday treats are fine in moderation. Healthier snack ideas to keep aging adults satisfied and well nourished.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 6, 2017
What You Need to Know About Breast CancerCancer Caregiving

What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer

Knowledge is your best defense. Key breast cancer facts and screening reminders every woman should carry into October and beyond.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 4, 2017
The Best Hearing Aid CompaniesProduct Reviews

The Best Hearing Aid Companies

Are you considering purchasing a hearing aid? If so, here is a list of the top nine hearing aid companies, according to Consumers Advocate.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiSep 25, 2017
The Best Walk-In Tub CompaniesAging in Place

The Best Walk-In Tub Companies

A walk-in tub can make bathing safer at home. Consumers Advocate's top ten companies to start your search.

Dan Fogarty, M.A., FACHEDan Fogarty, M.A., FACHESep 22, 2017
The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Aging AdultsSenior Health

The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Aging Adults

Physical therapy can rebuild strength, balance, and confidence in later life. The benefits aging adults stand to gain.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiSep 15, 2017
8 Best Meal Delivery Services for Seniors (2026)Senior Nutrition

8 Best Meal Delivery Services for Seniors (2026)

Meal delivery, including Meals on Wheels, can ease cooking for aging adults and the caregivers who support them.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNSep 8, 2017
5 Reasons Why Medication Management is Important for Aging AdultsSenior Health

5 Reasons Why Medication Management is Important for Aging Adults

Taking medication correctly can decide whether an illness is beaten or managed. Five reasons management matters for older adults.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiSep 6, 2017
The Best Food to Improve Your MemorySenior Nutrition

The Best Food to Improve Your Memory

What you eat may sharpen what you remember. How the Mediterranean diet feeds the brain and helps protect your memory.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiSep 1, 2017
Caregiving Resources: Daughters in the WorkplaceCaregiver Wellness

Caregiving Resources: Daughters in the Workplace

Working daughters carry a hidden caregiving load. How one initiative is pushing employers to support them better.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiAug 25, 2017