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Free Webinar: Caring During the Holiday Season - Make It Stress-LESS!
Family Matters Gerontologist, Diane Darby Beach, discusses how you as a caregiver can cope with holiday stress in the new norm. Date: Fri, December 4, 2020Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST The holidays are upon us and that can…
Senior Loneliness and the Effect on Mental Health
The most recent U.S. census data shows that more than a quarter of the population lives alone – the highest rate ever recorded. Being alone does not necessarily herald loneliness, and living with someone may not stave it off. However,…
Hosting a Virtual Holiday? Make Hearing Easier For Loves Ones with Hearing Loss
This is a guest post from Dr. Pauline Dinnauer, VP of Audiological Care at Connect Hearing. While you may not be able to meet with your family in person this year, you can still have a wonderful virtual holiday together.…
Tips for Caregivers Taking Elderly Loved Ones to Doctor's Appointments During COVID-19
The ongoing Covid-19 public health crisis has meant facing new complications in almost every area of life. Even for young and healthy people, community spread of the novel coronavirus presents a serious health risk. But this risk is considerably higher…
The Ultimate Guide to House Hunting for Aging Adults
Ready to find a new home? Then it’s time to get your mind back into the housing game. As an older adult, you will have a house full of memories to clean up and sell. But there is a new…
How is Dementia Diagnosed in the Elderly?
Dementia is a condition that's often misinterpreted. It's a topic about which a lot of conflicting, inaccurate information circulates. The sad emotions connected with an elderly loved one slowly losing many of their mental faculties can also make the specific nature…
