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Caregiver Help

Tips and advice for those caring for loved ones and elderly parents at  home.

Senior Driving: Important Resources

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: September 20, 2021
Important resources can help a senior and family members decide when it’s time to stop driving.
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Senior Driving: Important Resources

Long Distance Driving - How To Keep Mom Safe

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: September 13, 2021
Driving is a big part of our identity as free individuals. As we age, our ability to drive diminishes. Learn about what to do when an elder loved one is insistent on driving.
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Long Distance Driving - How To Keep Mom Safe

A Comprehensive Program For In-Home Care Management

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: September 6, 2021
It’s important to have a comprehensive plan for families who want an elderly loved one to remain at home.
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A Comprehensive Program For In-Home Care Management

Does Your Parent’s Medication Put Them at Serious Risk?

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: August 30, 2021
While prescribed to help, medications can pose risks for seniors. There are valid reasons to regularly check out prescriptions in your loved one's medicine cabinet.
Does Your Parent’s Medication Put Them at Serious Risk?

Managing Aggressive Alzheimer’s Behavior

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: August 23, 2021
Alzheimer's can make your loved ones act in ways that they would not normally act. Learn to cope with Alzheimers behavior that can be aggressive and hurtful.
Managing Aggressive Alzheimer’s Behavior

Why Storms Are So Scary to Alzheimer's Sufferers

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: August 16, 2021
Thunder and lightning can be terrifying for Alzheimer's sufferers and with violent storms moving through regularly during the summer, it's good to know how to help a patient or loved one cope.
Why Storms Are So Scary to Alzheimer's Sufferers

Reducing the Risk of Falls by Improving Vision, Strength and Balance

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: August 9, 2021
Every 18 seconds a senior is treated in an emergency department for a fall. Even beloved pets, which help improve quality of life, can trip up a senior. The following 10 suggestions reduce the risk of falls by improving vision, strength and balance.
Reducing the Risk of Falls by Improving Vision, Strength and Balance

Is International Travel Safe for My 80-Year Old Mom

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: July 26, 2021
Whether in the United States or abroad, seniors will be among the crowds traveling during the summer months. Medical clearances and travel with friends are among factors to be considered for the elderly.
Is International Travel Safe for My 80-Year Old Mom

Warning Signs: When to Get Help

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: July 19, 2021
Many of us experience emotional and physical changes that do not significantly interfere with our lives. However, if you or your loved one exhibit several of these warning signs simultaneously, ask your physician for help.
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Warning Signs: When to Get Help

Lifesaving Questions To Ask Your Doctor (And What To Do With The Answers)

By: Judie Rappaport
Date: June 7, 2017
Most people can benefit from taking an active role in their own health care. These questions will help you understand your diagnosis and prognosis, and may help you organize for the future.
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Lifesaving Questions To Ask Your Doctor (And What To Do With The Answers)