Eldercare

Find expert advice on aging-in-place, fall prevention, tips on active daily living, and much more.

• Aging in Place
• Falls Assessment
• Avoiding Falls By Keeping Your Brain Fit
• Tips For Caregiving: Oral Care
• Preventing Falls And Fear
• Walking Is A Way Of Life
• The Whole Tooth: Dental Health & Older Adults
• Telehealth Skyrocketing Among Older Adults
• Safe At Home - Home Safety Checkup
• Pets & Older People
• Walk For Fun…and Fitness!
• Preventing Avoidable Falls And Hospitalizations
• Your Blood Pressure Could Be A Risk Factor For Falls!
• Senior Move Managers
• Caring For Aging Skin: A Guide For Older Adults And Their Caregivers
• Healthy Steps For Healthy Feet
• 4 Eye Conditions That Cause Vision Loss With Aging
• Brain Training Prevents Mental Fragility And Falling
• Discussing Driving Concerns With A Loved One
• Tips For Caregivers: Meal Preparation
• Hanging Up On Telemarketers
• Tips For Caregiving: Difficulty Eating
• Disaster Planning For Older Adults
• You And Your Aging Parent: Getting Fit Together
• Prepare Now To Avoid Winter Falls
• Signs A Loved One Should No Longer Drive
• Keep Aging Bones Fit & Healthy
• Giving Up The Car Keys
• Tips For Caregivers: Toileting
• Tips For Caregiving: Housework
• Caring For Teeth And Mouth: The Basics For Older Adults And Their Caregivers
• Good News For Bad Knees
• Choosing A Pet For An Older Adult
• Growing A Garden Together – A Guide For Families Of Older Adults
• Seniors Staying Connected
• Workouts Can Work Wonders…no Matter How Old You Are!
• Dealing With Your Loved One’s Precious Items
• Home Modifications For Seniors Aging In Place
• Are Advance Directives Valid In All States?
• Fear Of Falling
• Why Does My Relative Have To Take So Much Medicine?
• Physical Activities To Keep Seniors Healthy
• How To Talk To Your Loved One About Poor Hygiene?
• Having Fun: An Overlooked Skill Of Aging
• Parent Care – From A Distance
• Preventing Falls At Home
• The Benefits Of Exercise For Older People
• Creating Long Term Fitness In Your Later Years
• Balance Training Prevents Falls
• Helping Seniors Connect With Others Is Easier Than You Think!
• Tips For Caregivers: Walking
• How To Balance Those Golden Years
• Water Everywhere! But Why Aren’t Elders Drinking?
• What Is A Geriatric Care Manager?
• Are You Inactive? If Yes, Prepare To Fall!
• Tips For Caregiving: Doing Laundry
• Airline Travel: Tips For Older Adults
• Enjoying The Outdoors
• When It’s Time For A Move: A Guide For Older Adults & Their Caregivers
• Healthy Aging: A Guide For Men
• Tablet Computers Are A Great Fit For Older Adults
• Are You Wearing The Right Shoe? Spotting Fall Hazards
• Jobs For Older Adults
• The Skin You’re In: Tips For Maintaining Healthy Skin
• When Seniors Move: Coping With Transfer Trauma
• Anger A Threat To Health In Old Age
• Despite Pandemic’s Toll Many Older Adults Don’t Have Living Wills
• Winter Skin Care For Seniors
• After a Hospital Discharge, Food is a Valuable Medicine
• Caring for a Loved One with Developmental Disabilities
• Aging In Place: Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities
• Combating Ageism: Understanding And Overcoming Negative Age Stereotypes
• Winter Wellness: Safeguarding Older Adults From Cold Weather, Slips And Viruses 
• Warning Signs Your Loved One Is Being Financially Exploited
• Understanding Glaucoma: A Guide For Caregivers Of Older Adults
• Things To Look For When Visiting An Older Loved One To Assess Wellbeing
• Why Health Literacy Matters For Older Adults
• How Caregivers Can Help Older Adults Maintain Independence
• New Medicare & Medicaid Survey Reveals Vital Impact Of Caregivers In Patient Outcomes
• Understanding Mental Illness In Older Adults 
• Tough Talks With Parents
• Scams & Safety: Fraud Against Seniors
• The Key To Talking About Keys: Insights For Having “The Driving Conversation”
• Why Transportation Is So Important To Older Adults
• Seniors, Alcoholism And Counseling
• Durable Power Of Attorney: What Is A DPOA And Why Is It Important?
• Why Age-Friendly Communities Are An Important Part Of Health And Wellness 
• Aging Challenges For Older Adults In The LGBT+ Community
• Understanding Types Of Social Security 
• Look For The Signs
• Aging In Place: A Real Choice 
• Home For The Holidays 
• What To Consider When Helping An Older Loved One Choose A Medicare Plan
• Social Security Benefits Extra Help
• Planning For Your Passing - It's About The Kids
• As If We Didn’t Have Enough To Worry About…
• Recognizing Depression In Elders
• Top 7 Questions A Caregiver Should Ask
• Alzheimer's: Making The Home Safe 
• Keeping The Bathroom Safe For Elderly Seniors
• Helping Your Loved One Overcome Barriers To Using Phones
• Heat Stress In The Elderly
• Alzheimer's: Dealing With Difficult Behavior
• 6 Tips To Help Older Adults Stay Cool Indoors
• Supporting An Older Loved One Living Alone
• Helping An Older Loved One With Spring Cleaning
• Helping Older Adults Stay Active Indoors During Winter
• Baby, It’s Cold Outside
• During The Holidays, Help Protect The Elderly From Falls
• Dealing With A Fall Risk
• A Second 'Closet' For Some LGBTQ Seniors Entering Nursing Homes
• Activities For People With Dementia
• Travel Guidelines For People With Memory Disorders
• Prevent Falls And Fractures
• Practical Tips for Aging in Place with Mobility Aids
• Avoiding Medicine and Health Remedy Scams
• How Older Adults Can Engage in Lifelong Learning
• Choosing Home Care Services for Aging Loved Ones
• Understanding the Impact of the Older Americans Act
• How Much Does 24/7 In-Home Care Cost?
• Why Professional Care Management is Vital for Aging Loved Ones
• The Importance of Immunizations for Older Adults
• Scam Prevention Tips for Caregivers of Older Adults
• Downsizing Tips for Caregivers of Older Adults
• Preventing Falls in Older Adults During Winter
• Hospice: Choosing the Right Agency
• Medicare Launches GUIDE Program to Transform Dementia Care and Support for Families
• A Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Medicare — And Why You May Need Help
• Simple and Inexpensive Tools to Support Older Adults at Home
• Choosing a Senior Community
• Tips For Caregivers: Transferring
• Bathing Tips For Older Adults
• Driving: When Aging And Illness Makes It Difficult
• Occupational Therapists Can Help Seniors With Safe Driving
• Tips For Older Adults: Dressing
• In Hot Water
• 7 Ways To Boost Energy For Seniors
• Tips For Caregivers: Grooming
• Can Rover Come Over?
• Helping Older Adults Build Tech Skills