Following an illness, injury or surgery, your aging parent’s doctor may recommend a stay in...
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Encouragement: The Role of Family in Senior Physical Therapy
An injury, surgery, illness, chronic pain and reduced mobility motivate many geriatric physicians to prescribe...
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The Visiting Schedule: What Seniors at Nursing Homes Actually Need
If your aging parent lives in a long-term care community, you may worry you don’t...
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Build a relationship with your loved one’s senior care team
Think about it – would you rather your elderly loved one lived in a senior...
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The Angry Old Man (or Woman) Part 2: How to respond when your aging parent acts out
In Part 1, we covered a few reasons why your elderly loved one may be...
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The Angry Old Man (or Woman) Part 1: Five reasons seniors may become grumpy
Statistically speaking, older people are as likely to be irritable as younger people. In fact,...
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Together for the holidays: Celebrate with a loved one in assisted living
‘Tis the season for gatherings, family traditions, and favorite holiday dishes. But, if your elderly...
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How to Stay Connected With Family in an Assisted Living Community
Several weeks ago, we wrote about the importance of meaningful socialization. Maintaining connections and relationships...
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Make the Most of Your Nursing Home Visits
As nursing home residents age and decline, they may gradually lose the ability to communicate....
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