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Ask The Expert- Managing Incontinence: Empower Yourself with Confidence and Control
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The Importance of Culturally Competent Dementia Care for Black Communities
Dementia affects millions of families across the United States, but its impact is not felt equally. Black and African American older adults face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, while also encountering greater barriers to diagnosis, care and support. These disparities shape how families experience dementia, from the earliest signs of memory change to the long-term realities of caregiving.
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Healthy Habits to Support Heart Health as You Age
Given its important role, it’s no wonder that heart issues remain one of the leading causes of death for older adults in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 3 deaths among adults over age 65 is due to heart disease, and nearly 70 percent of adults aged 60 and older have some form of cardiovascular condition such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease or heart failure.
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Ask the Expert: Live Q&A Hour for Caregivers
This informal ask-and-learn session for family and friend caregivers is full of tips directly from the experts!
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Learning More About Your Diagnosis: Where to Start
Receiving a new medical diagnosis can feel overwhelming at any age, but for older adults it often comes with added concerns about independence, daily routines and long-term quality of life. Many healthcare providers do an excellent job explaining test results, naming a condition and referring patients to specialists or treatments. However, the realities of living…
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Signs of Hoarding Behavior: Identifying the Indicators and Understanding the Impact
Hoarding is often difficult to detect until it reaches an advanced stage, as individuals may attempt to hide or manage their behaviors. However, certain signs and patterns can indicate the presence of hoarding tendencies, particularly when they begin to affect daily life and living conditions.
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Why Dementia Caregivers Burn Out: A Brain Science Perspective
While caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia is often described as an act of deep love, it can also be an experience of profound strain. Caregivers may find themselves exhausted, overwhelmed or emotionally frayed, sometimes snapping at the very person they are trying so hard to protect. Even when they know on an intellectual level that their loved one’s behavior is caused by a medical condition, their brains can often struggle to respond with consistent patience or calm.
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Caring for the Long Haul: How to Stay Healthy and Balanced as a Long-Term Caregiver
Long-term caregiving is often an act of deep love, but it is also one of the strongest predictors of stress, burnout and social isolation if caregivers don’t receive the support they need. When a loved one has a long life expectancy but rising care needs, caregivers face a unique challenge: how do you sustain care without sacrificing your own health, identity and future?
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What to Do When Medical Costs Compete with Daily Living Expenses
Should I pay my utility bills this month, or for my prescription medicine? It’s an all-too-familiar and heartbreaking scenario for many older adults. With inflation driving up household and medical costs, older Americans often find themselves caught in a painful trade-off—paying for heat or electricity vs. filling a prescription or seeing a specialist.