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How Rising Food Prices Affect SeniorsElder Care Planning

How Rising Food Prices Affect Seniors

Fixed income, climbing grocery bills — smart ways to stretch every dollar without skimping on nutrition.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNApr 4, 2026
Summer Gardening Tips for SeniorsSenior Living

Summer Gardening Tips for Seniors

Keep the joy of the garden without the strain — senior-friendly tips for a thriving summer.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNApr 1, 2026
What’s the Difference? Palliative Care vs HospiceEnd of life

What’s the Difference? Palliative Care vs Hospice

Palliative or hospice? The difference matters more than most families realize — explained simply.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNMar 29, 2026
What is Edema? | Season 1, Episode 40Senior Health

What is Edema? | Season 1, Episode 40

Swelling in the legs or ankles signals more than fluid. Learn what edema means, what causes it, and how it is treated.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNMar 26, 2026
What are Stair Lifts?Aging in Place

What are Stair Lifts?

Stairs becoming a daily hazard at home? A look at how stair lifts work and who actually benefits.

Brooke Lounsbury, RN, Dan Fogarty, M.A., FACHEBrooke Lounsbury, RN, Dan Fogarty, M.A., FACHEMar 23, 2026
GPS Trackers for SeniorsCaregiver Tech

GPS Trackers for Seniors

Weighing a GPS tracker for an aging parent? See how geolocation tools work and where they help most.

Brooke Lounsbury, RN, Dan Fogarty, M.A., FACHEBrooke Lounsbury, RN, Dan Fogarty, M.A., FACHEMar 20, 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, RNMar 17, 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, RNMar 14, 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, RNMar 11, 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, RNMar 8, 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, RNMar 5, 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, RNMar 2, 2026