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4 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day with Your Senior Dad
Father's Day is a special day when children all around the world celebrate their fathers and recognize the love and support they have provided over the years. It is a day to express gratitude, respect, and affection for the man who has made significant contributions...
8 Top Health Concerns for Seniors
With the life expectancy rising, of course, many of us have health concerns as we age. According to research, what are the top things that we're most worried about? 8 Top Health Concerns for Seniors: While there can be multiple things to consider as we age, the top...
Demystifying Your Long-Term Care Insurance Policy
Have you ever reviewed your Long-Term Care (LTC) insurance policy? At CareGivers of America we're experts in Long-Term Care. We offer a complimentary benefit analysis to make sure you will get all the coverage you deserve. Common questions about starting Long-Term...
6 Important Facts About Breast Cancer and Seniors
Today is National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day and October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Most if not all of us know someone who has battled this disease. But are there special implications or risks for seniors? 6 Breast Cancer Facts With all the people...
How Much Walking is Actually Needed For Adults Over 65?
[read_meter] Everywhere we turn there seems to be some new standard about how much walking we need to do "to be", "to get" or "to stay" healthy. How do we know what's true versus what is "trending" in the exercise world? Let's look at some standards and questions...
5 Signs a Caregiver is Needed in the Home
You are or a loved one is getting older. You're now starting to consider bringing professional care into the home. But how do you determine if a caregiver is really needed or not? Hourly or live-in caregivers can assist with a multitude of tasks and can make all the...
In 2022, Is Age Just a Number?
When we were younger, anyone over the age of 30 was old. Like old. But once we grow up, we learn that age is relative. We're all older than someone and younger than someone else. So, these days, in the modern age of medicine, the wellness movement and people in the...
4 Skin Conditions to Watch For
Different ages of people tend to have different types of skin conditions. We see acne most often in the teen years, pruritic urticarial papules in pregnant women and wrinkles in those of us over 30 years old. But as we move from retirement age into our 2nd act, are...
5 Emotional Challenges Faced by Older Adults
Many emotional challenges certainly aren't age specific. We can experience mental health issues and emotional challenges regardless of age. But are there specific risks or challenges that older adults face that are seen less in a younger population? And what are some...