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Multiple Sclerosis Tips
What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)? Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease affecting the brain and spinal cord, meaning instead of the immune system in your body attacking bacteria and viruses, it attacks the body’s own tissue in the brain and spinal cord. Continue reading to learn our Multiple Sclerosis tips for your senior loved one.…
Read MoreCommunicating Non-Verbally with Dementia Patients
Difficulties of Communicating Non-Verbally In the later stages of dementia or Alzheimer’s, elderly persons may face challenges understanding what is being said to them. While some seniors may repeat the same words or talk in great volume, often their ability to communicate verbally drastically diminishes. However, just because someone is unable to communicate through spoken…
Read MoreSelf-Care for Caregivers
You know what happens when you experience a burnout without being aware of it? You are unable to help you, let alone your loved one. If you have a family of your own, they suffer tremendously as well. Continue reading to learn more about self-care for caregivers! This is why it’s of paramount importance to…
Read MoreAssisting Your Parents Financially
Are you concerned about your parents’ financial stability? If so, you are not alone. Many adults in the Sandwich Generation (those supporting children and parents simultaneously) feel the weight of worrying about their parent’s money. In fact, 25% of Baby Boomers and 20% of Millennials today are assisting their parents financially in some way. Since…
Read MoreHow To Help Older Loved Ones Move
Moving elderly parents out of their home can be a difficult situation. Whether due to medical concerns, their inability to maintain the home, moving to be closer to family members, or because your parents need assisted living services, having open and honest conversations will help all involved. Continue reading to learn more about what Rocket…
Read MoreSenior Financial Assistance for Hearing Aids
Hearing aids can be a significant expense, especially medical-grade devices purchased through an audiologist. However, the price tag shouldn’t deter you from seeking professional hearing care if you need it. Hearing aids undoubtedly improve everyday quality of life for those who struggle to hear, and studies have shown that wearing them can even improve brain function for those with…
Read MorePreventing Senior Scams
Mark goes to visit his mother one day to spend some time with her like a good son would do. He and his mom are sitting in the living room chatting when the phone starts to ring. She walks to the kitchen to answer the phone and starts talking to the person on the other…
Read MoreHow to Cope With Hearing Loss
Prevalence of Senior Hearing Loss One of the most common afflictions for older Americans is hearing loss. This hearing loss typically occurs gradually over the course of a person’s life, so the shift into debilitating hearing loss can be difficult for a person to detect individually. Approximately 2 in 3 people over the age of 75…
Read MoreTop 5 Dementia Routine Tips
We, as humans, crave routine. Routines allow us to feel comfortable and safe. Having consistency in your day can considerably simplify your life. When you are a person with abnormal cognitive function, such as a person with dementia, the need for consistency is even greater. The same can be said for seniors with dementia. People…
Read MoreHow to Let Grief Be Grief, and Nothing Else: Seniors Coping with Loss of a Spouse
For seniors who lose their spouse, it’s likely the hardest time of their entire lives. It’s important to know that grieving is completely natural and healthy. There’s no way to stop grief, and it’s unhealthy to try to stifle it. Everyone grieves in their own way and you should never feel ashamed of your sadness…
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