Tag Archive: seniors

Differences between dementia and Alzheimer's

Activities for Caregivers of Older Adults

While routines and schedules are beneficial for both caregivers and seniors, fresh activities can bring new life to your time spent together. There are plenty of crafts, food activities, and games that can be modified to accomodate people of all abilities. Activities such as game play stimulate the mind in beneficial ways. Game play brings… Continue reading Activities for Caregivers of Older Adults

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Senior Bathing and Hygiene

Steps for Senior Bathing and Hygiene

A caregiver's guide to senior bathing and hygiene. Resistance to bathing can come from a multitude of reasons. Learn what they are and how to overcome them.

Taylor Snell
10 Tips for Traveling with Seniors

10 Tips for Traveling with Seniors

Traveling is taxing on anybody regardless of their age. Here are some helpful tips for traveling with a senior.

Taylor Snell
Initiative 1501

Initiative 1501 Focus: Deterring Scams Targeting the Elderly

This article was originally published by Spokane Journal: learn about Initiative 1501, which would enable judges to triple damages for fraud against seniors

Aimee Sharp

New Arlington Health Clinic Designed with Seniors in Mind

By Traci Peterson, Special to the Star-Telegram for the Star-Telegram ARLINGTON — Phyllis Truitt, 80, knew she needed to find medical care closer to her Arlington home after her husband’s death in September. In the past, the couple had good health and didn’t mind traveling two hours to a familiar hospital in Temple for yearly physicals.… Continue reading New Arlington Health Clinic Designed with Seniors in Mind

Aimee Sharp
Hospitals Buy Doctors’ Practices

Prices Are Higher When Hospitals Buy Doctors’ Practices. That’s Set to Change

In this article by the The New York Times, learn why lawmakers want to take away a big reasonwhy hospitals buy doctors’ practices.

Aimee Sharp
Social Security Raises

No Social Security Raises Even if Medicare Soars

In this article originally published by The New York Times, learn why some Medicare beneficiaries could have record increases in their premiums.

Aimee Sharp
Nature May Promote Sleep in Seniors

Nature May Promote Sound Sleep in Seniors

Nature May Promote Sleep In Seniors: New research suggests that seniors and men reported better rest when they had access to beaches, parks...

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
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