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What Is Elder Abuse and How Do We Stop It?

What Is Elder Abuse and How Do We Stop It?

Cara Pitts

Elder abuse can take many forms and often goes unnoticed or unreported. It’s important to be aware of the warning signs in order to protect seniors from harm and get...

What Is Elder Abuse and How Do We Stop It?

Cara Pitts

Elder abuse can take many forms and often goes unnoticed or unreported. It’s important to be aware of the warning signs in order to protect seniors from harm and get...

Getting Power of Attorney for Your Parent Without Overstepping

Getting Power of Attorney for Your Parent Witho...

Cara Pitts

The decision to get power of attorney (POA) for a parent can be difficult as it involves navigating a complicated legal process and managing expectations from both yourself and your...

Getting Power of Attorney for Your Parent Witho...

Cara Pitts

The decision to get power of attorney (POA) for a parent can be difficult as it involves navigating a complicated legal process and managing expectations from both yourself and your...

Warning Signs of Dehydration in the Elderly

Warning Signs of Dehydration in the Elderly

Cara Pitts

Dehydration is a common and serious condition that can occur in people of all ages, especially the elderly. Being dehydrated can lead to other health complications if left unchecked, so...

Warning Signs of Dehydration in the Elderly

Cara Pitts

Dehydration is a common and serious condition that can occur in people of all ages, especially the elderly. Being dehydrated can lead to other health complications if left unchecked, so...

Why Having a Pet – Especially a Dog – Can Be Good for the Elderly

Why Having a Pet – Especially a Dog – Can Be Go...

Cara Pitts

Having a pet in your life can provide many wonderful benefits, especially when it comes to the elderly. Studies have shown that having an animal companion, like a dog or...

Why Having a Pet – Especially a Dog – Can Be Go...

Cara Pitts

Having a pet in your life can provide many wonderful benefits, especially when it comes to the elderly. Studies have shown that having an animal companion, like a dog or...

What to Do if Your Loved One Isn’t Satisfied With the Food at Their Nursing Home

What to Do if Your Loved One Isn’t Satisfied Wi...

Cara Pitts

It can be difficult when a loved one is unhappy with their nursing home experience, especially when it comes to the food. Unfortunately, many nursing homes don't have the budget...

What to Do if Your Loved One Isn’t Satisfied Wi...

Cara Pitts

It can be difficult when a loved one is unhappy with their nursing home experience, especially when it comes to the food. Unfortunately, many nursing homes don't have the budget...

What Does it Mean to be a Centenarian?

What Does it Mean to be a Centenarian?

Cara Pitts

The rare distinction of being a centenarian – that is, a person who has lived to be 100 years old or more – is an amazing feat. To date, there...

What Does it Mean to be a Centenarian?

Cara Pitts

The rare distinction of being a centenarian – that is, a person who has lived to be 100 years old or more – is an amazing feat. To date, there...