How to prevent falls at home: a room-by-room guide for families
More than one in four adults over 65 falls each year. The home fixes, health checks and daily habits that prevent most falls, and what to do after one.
Advice for families caring for an aging parent Page 3 of 10
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Low blood pressure in the elderly: when a low reading is a warning
In older adults, low blood pressure shows up as dizziness and falls more than as a bad number. The causes, the drops to watch for, and when to call.
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The 7 stages of dementia: what each one looks like at home
The 7 stages of dementia on the Global Deterioration Scale: what families notice at each stage, how long stages tend to last, and when care needs change.
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Can you get paid to care for a family member? The real options
Medicare won't pay family caregivers, but Medicaid, the VA and some insurance can. Who qualifies, how New Jersey's PPP works, and what to do first.
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What is adult day care? A day inside, from drop-off to pick-up
What adult day care is, the two kinds of centers, a typical day from drop-off to pick-up, who it suits, how families pay and how it fits with home care.
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Poor circulation in the legs: what older adults and families should know
Cold feet, calf cramps on walks and slow-healing sores can signal poor leg circulation in older adults. The two causes, the warning signs and what helps.
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Why older adults bruise so easily, and when to worry
Thin skin, fragile vessels and common medicines make bruises appear from nothing. Why older adults bruise so easily, and which bruises are worth a call.
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How often should seniors shower? Less often than you'd think
Most older adults need a full shower two or three times a week, not daily. What aging skin needs, how to make bathing safe and how to help without a fight.
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Adaptive clothing for seniors: making dressing easier
How adaptive clothing helps seniors with arthritis, Parkinson's, stroke or dementia dress more easily, the aids that pair with it, and how to help well.
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