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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., FACHEJul 6, 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., FACHEJul 6, 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, RNJul 6, 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, RNJul 6, 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, RNJul 6, 2026
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, RNJul 6, 2026
The Latest Advancements in Assistive Technology for SeniorsCaregiver Tech

The Latest Advancements in Assistive Technology for Seniors

The new devices helping seniors stay independent longer than anyone thought possible.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJul 6, 2026
Understanding and Managing Sundowning SyndromeDementia Care

Understanding and Managing Sundowning Syndrome

Why evenings turn anxious and agitated — and the routines that bring the calm back.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJul 6, 2026
Understanding Dementia: A Dementia Care Guide for CaregiversDementia Care

Understanding Dementia: A Dementia Care Guide for Caregivers

Just heard the word 'dementia'? A plain-English guide to what's happening and what's next.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJul 6, 2026
The Hidden Dangers: Why Seniors Face Increased Risks on Stairs and How a Stairlift Can HelpSenior Safety

The Hidden Dangers: Why Seniors Face Increased Risks on Stairs and How a Stairlift Can Help

Stairs send thousands of seniors to the ER each year. Here's how to shrink the risk.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNJul 6, 2026
Why Glucose Monitoring is Important in Diabetes Management | Season 1, Episode 43Senior Health

Why Glucose Monitoring is Important in Diabetes Management | Season 1, Episode 43

The single number that quietly shapes a senior's health — and how to keep it steady.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNJul 6, 2026
How to Handle Repetitive Questions | Season 1, Episode 44)Dementia Care

How to Handle Repetitive Questions | Season 1, Episode 44)

'You already told me that.' What to say instead when the same question comes around again.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNJul 6, 2026