Gene Hackman, the revered Oscar-winning actor passed away at the age of 95. He was found deceased at his home on February 26, 2025, alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, aged 65, and one of their three dogs. The tragic discovery occurred during a wellness check after the couple had been unresponsive to calls for an …
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Everyone needs a little help sometimes. Seniors often require assistance as they begin to face different challenges with their daily routines. Your aging loved one may show signs of facing certain challenges, begin to forget to take medication, or stop keeping the house as clean as he or she did in the past. Once you’ve …
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If you’re caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you may struggle to identify stimulating activities that are appropriate for your loved one’s capabilities and level of engagement. Alzheimer’s disease can cause seniors to withdraw from family, friends and activities they once enjoyed. Engaging your loved one in a satisfying activity helps to reduce …
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When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, many families make the decision to care for them at home. However, this can be a potentially challenging and overwhelming task. The tips and strategies outlined in this article from AgingCare can help make caregiving a little more manageable. Each day brings new challenges as you …
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Are you dealing with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s in your family? This guide from Alzheimers.net will help you prepare for the caregiving road ahead and how to get the help you need. Dementia care is daunting, but may not be as challenging as you would expect. Whether you care for a parent or …
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l3,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,May is National Mental Health Month. Depression is a serious medical illness that often goes unrecognized among older adults. This article from AARP can help you assess a senior loved one’s mental health needs and seek treatment if needed. We expect our older relatives to slow down as they age, but a significant drop in …
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Aging is actually more physiological than chronological. It’s the reason why some 50-year-old people look to be in their 70s. And yet, a 70-year-old can look younger and have a higher quality of life. There are seven critical factors that promote healthy aging. We’ll discuss those in this article. And then we will focus on …
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If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), it’s important to watch what you eat and drink. That’s because your kidneys can’t remove waste products from your body the way they should. A kidney-friendly diet can help you stay healthier longer. What’s a Kidney-Friendly Diet? A major function of the kidneys is to get rid of …
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Caregiving is hard enough as it is. But caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease has its own challenges. Learning as much as we can about Alzheimer’s, as well as maintaining a positive but realistic attitude, are essential tools for caregivers. According to Alzheimers.net, here are some important things for caregivers to remember when caring for …
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It’s time to ring in the holiday season and what a season it’s been! Like most events this year, the 2020 holidays are likely to be very different than your traditional celebrations. The holidays can be a challenging and isolating time for seniors, but this is particularly true right now as we continue to deal …
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