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Why Storing and Tracking Blood Pressure Medication Matters After Online Refills
Learning how to store and track blood pressure medication after online refills to protect effectiveness, improve consistency, and support long-term control is key to your or your loved ones' health.
Cartalax Peptide: Exploring a Promising Frontier in Aging and Tissue Health
Could a tiny synthetic peptide hold clues to healthier aging? Learn what scientists are exploring with Cartalax and how it may affect your body’s ability to heal, repair, and stay strong over time.
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What Is Short-Term Care Insurance?
Short-term care insurance policies generally act as cash indemnity plans that cover one year of care or less, though some can extend to approximately two years. In this article, we discuss the benefits of short-term care insurance, when you’d consider obtaining it, and cost considerations.
How Better Sleep Restores Energy, Mood, and Independence as You Age
You feel more tired than you used to, and it’s easy to blame age. But sleep—not aging itself—is often the real issue. Here’s how improving sleep can restore energy, mood, and long-term health as you get older.
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Jay Leno Has Conservatorship for Wife Mavis After Alzheimer's Diagnosis
Comedian Jay Leno has taken legal steps to have conservatorship for his wife, Mavis, following her Alzheimer's diagnosis. Leno's decision reflects his commitment to ensuring the best care and support for his spouse during her battle with this challenging condition.
Arthur Caplan Backs Advance Directives to Refuse Spoon-Feeding in Dementia Care
A growing debate among medical ethicists centers on whether advanced directives should allow caregivers to withhold spoon-feeding in late-stage dementia. Arthur Caplan has now joined the voices in support, raising urgent questions about autonomy, consent, and elder care.
Trump’s Leg Swelling Diagnosis: White House Confirms Chronic Venous Insufficiency
President Trump, 79, has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common condition in older adults. While usually benign, unmanaged cases can lead to complications that affect mobility, care needs, and quality of life.
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Five Successful Ways to Lessen Arthritis Pain Now
Do you hurt? Almost 55 million Americans have arthritis pain, with 21 million suffering from osteoarthritis. With age, the pain may interfere with your quality of life or even increase your risk of needing long-term health care.
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Cybersecurity for Caregivers: How to Protect Your Loved Ones' Digital Assets
As a caregiver, understanding cybersecurity measures is vital to safeguard your loved ones' digital assets. By employing appropriate security practices, you can protect against unauthorized access, ensuring the privacy and integrity of these digital resources.
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Family Caregivers Can Face Decades of Work
A study in Canada shows the pressure that family caregivers face and the amount of time their role will last. Preparing for the future costs and burdens of aging will reduce the stress and safeguard income and savings.
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The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide: Planning for Your Future While Everyone Needs You Now
You are supporting aging parents while still helping children or adult kids. That pressure can quietly derail your finances unless you plan with intention. Here is how to protect your future without abandoning the people who rely on you.
Spring Is Coming: Why Lawn Care Matters—Especially for Older Homeowners
Older homeowners often face physical strain and safety risks with maintaining their yards. Mowing, weeding, and applying treatments can be dangerous. Using professional help will improve their safety and quality of life.
Finding Long-Lost Friends and Navigating What You May Discover
Reconnecting with old friends can reduce loneliness and restore meaning as you age. Learn how to find long-lost friends and how to handle grief or disappointment if reconnection is complicated or a friend is living in a long-term care facility.