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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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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.
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When Should a Loved One Stop Driving? How to Have the Conversation with Care and Respect
For many older adults, driving represents freedom, independence and the ability to stay connected with the community. However, while some older adults can drive safely well into their later years, changes in health, vision or reaction time may eventually make driving more difficult. Deciding whether it’s time for your loved one to stop driving can be one of the most emotional conversations a family has. If you’re concerned about a loved one’s driving, approaching the conversation with empathy and going in prepared can help make the discussion more productive.
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Caring for an Older Loved One in a Rural Community
Caring for an older loved one can be challenging no matter where you live. For caregivers in rural communities, however, finding support can come with additional obstacles. Services may be spread across large geographic areas, transportation may be limited and there may simply be fewer programs available nearby. With many aspects of healthcare moving online, the Digital Divide is also an issue. According to The International Telecommunication Union, only about 75 percent of households in rural areas in the Americas utilize the internet, compared to 91 percent of urban households.
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Ask the Expert – Rx for Success: Navigating Medication Changes Safely
Managing medication can be confusing and overwhelming! Learn how to navigate medications for your aging loved one, as well as tips to simplify their regimen, ensure safety, and promote organization. You will learn to look for certain medications and medication interactions that may be “high risk,” and learn how to discuss these and other general medication concerns with your loved one’s primary care provider.
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Resource Companion for the Psychology of Cybercrime
Explore cybercrime support resources, advocacy scripts, and FAQs about how to better support older adults who have been victimized by cybercriminals.
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Ask the Expert: What’s in a Fall?
Join us for “What’s in a Fall,” presented by Rosalind Strickland, owner of Rosalind Strickland Interior Design and a certified Aging-in-Place Home Safety Advisor. She reveals why fall prevention is not just a safety issue, but a critical component of aging well and staying independent.
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Unmet Needs and Dementia Caregiving
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, family members typically step into the role of caregiver without much preparation. What starts as helping with a few reminders or rides to appointments can quickly turn into managing medications, coordinating doctor visits, handling finances and making difficult decisions about the future.
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Caring for a Loved One with Cancer
Hearing that a loved one has cancer can be overwhelming. In the days following a diagnosis, it is common to feel frightened, uncertain and unsure of what to do next. While every cancer journey is different, caregivers play an essential role in helping their loved one manage treatment, cope with side effects and maintain the best possible quality of life.