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The Importance of Sleep for Older AdultsSenior Health

The Importance of Sleep for Older Adults

Sleep matters as much as diet and exercise. Why older adults need it and how to rest better.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 6, 2020
How to Prepare For Your Older Loved One’s Hospital VisitCare Coordination

How to Prepare For Your Older Loved One’s Hospital Visit

A hospital trip with an older parent does not have to be chaos. Walk in prepared with this room-by-room game plan.

Ron NovakRon NovakJan 29, 2020
What is Chronic Kidney Disease?Senior Health

What is Chronic Kidney Disease?

Chronic kidney disease quietly affects over 30 million Americans and outpaces some cancers. Know the risks and warning signs early.

Ron NovakRon NovakJan 21, 2020
The VA Launchpad: A Mobile App for Our VeteransCaregiver Tech

The VA Launchpad: A Mobile App for Our Veterans

The VA Launchpad gathers veterans' mobile health tools in one place. A look at how the app simplifies care on the go.

Ron NovakRon NovakJan 4, 2020
The National LTC Ombudsman ResourcesElder Care Planning

The National LTC Ombudsman Resources

Every state has an advocate for residents in elder care: what the LTC Ombudsman does and how to reach one.

Ron NovakRon NovakJan 4, 2020
The Top 5 Benefits of Discount MedicationSenior Health

The Top 5 Benefits of Discount Medication

Your next prescription could cost up to 80 percent less at a nearby pharmacy. Here is how to find it.

Ron NovakRon NovakDec 31, 2019
Caregivers Guide to IncontinenceSenior Health

Caregivers Guide to Incontinence

Helping a loved one manage incontinence feels daunting at first. The schedules and products that make it far more manageable.

Ron NovakRon NovakDec 4, 2019
Best Gifts for CaregiversFamily Caregiving

Best Gifts for Caregivers

The right gift can lighten a caregiver's load. Affordable, genuinely useful picks for the caregivers in your life.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 31, 2019
The Best Cities to Retire in Each StateSenior Living

The Best Cities to Retire in Each State

Thinking about where to spend your later years? A state-by-state guide to the cities that make retirement easier.

Ron NovakRon NovakSep 11, 2019
Urinary Incontinence: The Difference Between Men and WomenSenior Health

Urinary Incontinence: The Difference Between Men and Women

Incontinence affects men and women differently, and that shapes treatment: what sets the two apart.

Ron NovakRon NovakJul 22, 2019
What Percent of Health Insurance Is Paid by Employers?Elder Care Planning

What Percent of Health Insurance Is Paid by Employers?

Health insurance is confusing. Find out what share of the premium employers typically cover, and what that means for you.

Ron NovakRon NovakMay 27, 2019
How to Prepare for Hip SurgerySenior Health

How to Prepare for Hip Surgery

Recovery starts before the operating room. How to prep a loved one's home and body for a smoother hip surgery rebound.

Ron NovakRon NovakMar 25, 2019