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ADVANTAGES OF MAIL ORDER PHARMACY FOR SENIORS
Shared from dailycaring.com.One way to save time and money on prescription medication refills is to use a mail order pharmacy. MedicareFAQ explains how mail order pharmacies work, why they’re increasing in popularity, and how they’re different from online pharmacies....
How To Cope With The Emotional Aspects Of Aging
Shared from forseniorsmag.com.Aging is an inevitable part of life, carrying with it a myriad of emotional implications. As the years go by, individuals often grapple with a range of feelings—from the fear of the unknown to a sense of loss related to physical...
5 MOBILE APPS THAT INSTANTLY RELIEVE CAREGIVER ANXIETY
Shared from dailycaring.com.Caregiver stress can cause anxiety or overwhelm When you’re caring for an older adult, you may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, worry, fear, or anger. Sometimes it can be difficult to interrupt the negative cycle and shake yourself free of...
8 COMMON FINANCIAL SCAMS TARGETING SENIORS
Shared from dailycaring.com.Seniors are top targets for scams and financial abuse When someone unfairly or criminally exploits a vulnerable senior’s money or other assets, it is called financial elder abuse. Scammers typically prey on older adults who they believe to...
Over The Counter Drugs That Are Dangerous
Shared from forseniorsmag.com.Many over-the-counter drugs on the market today can be dangerous if taken incorrectly. If you are taking any of these drugs, it is essential to read the label and follow the instructions carefully. Otherwise, you could end up with serious...
9 Ways to Manage Dementia Rummaging Behavior
Shared from dailycaring.com.Dementia can cause seniors to rummage through belongings Honesty isn’t always the best policy when it comes to someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. That’s because their brain may experience a different version of reality. Dementia...
Therapeutic Fibbing: Why Experts Recommend Lying to Someone with Dementia
Shared from dailycaring.com.Stepping into someone’s reality isn’t the same as lying Honesty isn’t always the best policy when it comes to someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. That’s because their brain may experience a different version of reality. Dementia...
Taboo Parkinson’s Topics and How to Address Them
Shared from parkinson.org.For many, it is embarrassing to bring up taboo topics with your doctor ― from sexual dysfunction to incontinence. However, when it comes to living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), sometimes these topics can be connected to the disease itself or...
Parkinson’s Disease Medical Care Planning Resource
Dr. Jiayun Xu is creating a tool to help you and your family members talk about future medical planning in Parkinson's Disease. They are looking for a person with Parkinson's and a family member who is/was caring for a family member with PD within the last 5 years....
Every Victory Counts Manual
First published in 2010, the Every Victory Counts® manual broke new ground as the only resource of its kind, devoted solely to the principle of proactive self-care and a holistic approach to managing Parkinson’s. In subsequent editions, it has gained international...