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Where do you turn when you need help for seniors? Family members, friends, and other caregivers strive to do the best for elderly loved ones. To help them the most, you should learn about the numerous programs that are available for them through your local, state, and the federal government. Many people over 65 prefer to stay in their homes, rather than go into a care facility. However, in some cases, these seniors often find

What are some of the lessons we can learn from dementia? We can learn about them in a classroom. We can read books, watch videos and listen to audio about the subject. Or, we can learn through experience of taking care of someone who has dementia. We can ask them how they feel? Ask them every day what they want to do? Ask them if they feel like talking with someone, or if they would

Being a caregiver for the elderly is tough. It can take a physical and mental toll on your body. How much tougher is it when caregivers are in their senior years? If you’ve reached retirement age, you probably want to enjoy some well-earned leisure time. But you may find the days passing too swiftly if you are caring for a senior loved one. You can’t slow them down, of course, but you can make each

Here are some travel tips for seniors in 2017. As cold weather spreads throughout the country, people are settling into winter. There will be those who take time to enjoy sledding, skiing, or just building an occasional snowman. Others might be browsing tour companies on the Internet, looking for a warm place to go. If you counted down the years to retirement so that you could travel around and see the world, chances are that

  There’s a lot going on in dementia care news. We’re going to discuss robotic pets, a volunteer who gives smiles, and police receiving dementia training.   Robotic Pets   High quality dementia care in assisted living facilities is always focused on providing for the needs of residents. Sometimes, it is very challenging, because some residents cannot express what they want. Pet therapy is known to help keep residents calm and it allows them to