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A Guide for Caregivers: How to Make Bathing, Grooming, and Dressing Easier for Adults with Alzheimer’s Disease

Personal hygiene can be one of the more challenging aspects of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. Difficult behaviors like...

Senior diabetic woman measuring blood sugar using glucometer for her type 2 diabetes.

How Seniors Can Manage Diabetes for a Longer, Healthier Life

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Lifestyle

Did you know that approximately 34.2 million people have diabetes? That’s 10.5% of the U.S. population and within that group, 26.8% are 65 years or...

adult child holding the hand of her elderly parent with Alzheimer's

How to Help Loved Ones in the Early Stages of Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia

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Alzheimer's & Memory Care

Dementia, a decline in mental ability that can interfere with daily life, has more than 100 forms, but Alzheimer’s disease is by far its most common...

Balancing Work and Caring for a Loved One: What Caregivers Need to Know

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Caregiving & Family

From helping with housework to running errands to managing medications, caring for an older loved one comes with numerous responsibilities. If you...

Apps to Help Make Caregiving Easier

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Caregiving & Family

Today’s caregivers are required to wear numerous hats – scheduling secretary…nurse…activities coordinator…chauffeur…chef. Providing care for a loved...