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Ask the Expert- Activities and Strategies to Manage Behavioral Symptoms
For older adults living with a chronic condition, behaviors such as agitation, anxiety, resistance, or withdrawal may be a form of communication influenced by environment, emotions, or unmet needs. We may not be able to change the behaviors but we can change how we understand and respond to them.
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Characteristics of People Who Hoard: A Closer Look at the Behavior and Its Impacts
Hoarding is a complex behavioral condition that goes beyond simply collecting items. It is often associated with emotional distress, difficulties in decision-making and impaired social and functional abilities.
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The Stories We Carry: How LifeBio Is Helping Bring the Person Back Into Care
Life story work can be about preserving family history, but LifeBio founder Beth Sanders believes its value goes beyond creating a record of the past. She has found that older adults often have a strong desire to share what they have learned throughout their lives.
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Hoarding in Older Adults
Hoarding can create significant health, safety and quality-of-life concerns for older adults, their families and the professionals who serve them. This presentation explores the signs and characteristics of hoarding, best practices for intervention and harm reduction, strategies for working collaboratively with individuals and community partners.
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Ask the Expert – Nutrition and Caregiving
Join Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Laura Borth for an interactive Ask the Expert session that covers the biggest nutrition challenges that older adults face.
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What the Midterms Mean for Older Adults
Join nationally recognized aging policy leader Bob Blancato for a nonpartisan conversation about how the 2026 midterm elections may shape policies affecting older adults and caregivers. From healthcare and long-term care to federal funding and aging services, this session covers the issues, opportunities, and challenges ahead.
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Safe Transfers: Tips for Caregivers Helping a Loved One Move
Helping a loved one move from a bed to a wheelchair, from a chair to standing or between other surfaces can become a regular part of caregiving. Transfers may seem straightforward, but they can also be physically demanding and stressful for both the caregiver and the person receiving assistance.
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Safety Tips for Immunocompromised Older Adults
As we age, our immune systems may become less effective at fighting infections. Some older adults face additional risks because of medical conditions or treatments that suppress or weaken the immune system, including cancer treatments, organ transplants and certain medications for autoimmune diseases. For these individuals, an infection that might be relatively mild for someone else can become more serious.
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Ask the Expert: Decoding Disability Benefits
Applying for disability benefits can be a challenging experience. The more you know when you’re applying for benefits, the better your chances of avoiding costly errors that result in delays or even denials.