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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.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNJul 6, 2026
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.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNJul 6, 2026
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.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNJul 6, 2026
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.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNJul 6, 2026
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.

Dan Fogarty, M.A., FACHEDan Fogarty, M.A., FACHEJul 6, 2026
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.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNJul 6, 2026
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.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNJul 6, 2026
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.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNJul 6, 2026
How to Plan a Dementia Friendly Holiday | Season 1, Episode 33Dementia Care

How to Plan a Dementia Friendly Holiday | Season 1, Episode 33

A recent dementia diagnosis does not have to derail the holidays: practical ways to keep the season calm and joyful.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNJul 6, 2026
How to Get Through the Holidays as a Family Caregiver | Season 1, Episode 34Caregiver Wellness

How to Get Through the Holidays as a Family Caregiver | Season 1, Episode 34

The holidays pile extra pressure on family caregivers. Here is how to protect your energy and actually enjoy the season.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNJul 6, 2026
What is Incontinence?Senior Health

What is Incontinence?

Incontinence touches millions and quietly reshapes daily life. Learn what causes it and how to manage it with confidence.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNJul 6, 2026
How is Incontinence Diagnosed?Senior Health

How is Incontinence Diagnosed?

Leaks are not a guessing game: the exams and questions doctors use to pinpoint what is really causing incontinence.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNJul 6, 2026