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How to Thank a Family Caregiver | Season 1, Episode 32Family Caregiving

How to Thank a Family Caregiver | Season 1, Episode 32

When one sibling carries the caregiving load, gratitude matters: practical ways to thank the family member doing the work.

Ron NovakRon NovakDec 4, 2023
Bladder Control Supplements for IncontinenceSenior Health

Bladder Control Supplements for Incontinence

A registered nurse weighs in on which vitamins and minerals may calm an overactive bladder, and which ones to skip.

Ron NovakRon NovakDec 1, 2023
Respite Care | Season 1, Episode 31Family Caregiving

Respite Care | Season 1, Episode 31

Caregivers run on empty without a break. Here is how respite care works and how to find it near you.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 20, 2023
Sudden Unexplained Weight Loss | Season 1, Episode 30Senior Health

Sudden Unexplained Weight Loss | Season 1, Episode 30

Unexplained weight loss in a senior can be an early red flag. Learn the possible causes and when to call the doctor.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 13, 2023
Stair Lift InstallationAging in Place

Stair Lift Installation

Thinking about a stair lift? What installation really involves, from finding an installer to the costs you should expect.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 10, 2023
Bathing Your Loved One Who Has DementiaDementia Care

Bathing Your Loved One Who Has Dementia

Bath time with dementia does not have to be a battle. A nurse shares tips that ease the resistance.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 6, 2023
Aggression Caused by Dementia | Season 1, Episode 29Dementia Care

Aggression Caused by Dementia | Season 1, Episode 29

When a parent with dementia lashes out, it is rarely about you. What triggers the anger, and how to defuse it calmly.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 6, 2023
Downsize or Stair Lift? | Season 1, Episode 28Aging in Place

Downsize or Stair Lift? | Season 1, Episode 28

Should an aging parent downsize or add a stair lift? Weigh the trade-offs before deciding which path keeps them safe.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 30, 2023
How to Help Dad with Incontinence | Season 1, Episode 27Senior Health

How to Help Dad with Incontinence | Season 1, Episode 27

Incontinence is common with age yet rarely discussed. Practical ways to help your dad stay comfortable and keep his dignity.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 23, 2023
Breast Cancer AwarenessSenior Health

Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast cancer touches over 240,000 women a year: the essentials every woman and caregiver should understand.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 16, 2023
How to Help Your Loved One Downsize | Season 1, Episode 25Elder Care Planning

How to Help Your Loved One Downsize | Season 1, Episode 25

Helping a parent let go of a lifetime of belongings, plus how to prepare for a wildfire evacuation.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 2, 2023
What is Diabetic Neuropathy?Senior Health

What is Diabetic Neuropathy?

Diabetes can quietly damage the nerves long before symptoms appear. Spot diabetic neuropathy early and keep it from getting worse.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 2, 2023