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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, RNFeb 27, 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., FACHEFeb 24, 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, RNFeb 21, 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, RNFeb 18, 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, RNFeb 15, 2026
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, RNFeb 12, 2026
Breast Cancer AwarenessSenior Health

Breast Cancer Awareness

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

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNFeb 9, 2026
Product Reviews

Stair Lifts

Stair Lifts

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiFeb 15, 2024
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.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNOct 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.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNOct 2, 2023
How to Manage SundowningDementia Care

How to Manage Sundowning

When evening confusion and agitation set in, it may be sundowning. Understand the triggers and steady, practical ways to ease it.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiSep 25, 2023
How to Help Loved One Avoid Scams | Season 1, Episode 24Senior Safety

How to Help Loved One Avoid Scams | Season 1, Episode 24

Older adults are prime targets for fraud. Learn the warning signs and the simple habits that keep a loved one's money safe.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNAug 28, 2023