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Help a Senior Avoid Abuse and Negligence
May is Older Americans Month, according to the Association for Community Living. If you have elderly family members, there many things that you can do to ensure their safety: 1) Help protect your ...
How Abusers Trick Survivors Into Denying Abuse
Take it back. Victims of domestic violence sometimes retract their claims against their abusers for various reasons, including being fearful of them or worrying what may happen if and when their abuser is r...
Why Can’t We Stop Child Abuse?
Government agencies have been trying to protect children for nearly two hundred years. Why have they failed?
What to Know about Child Abuse
Although it's a mistake to become overprotective and make your child fearful, it is important to recognize the actual risks and familiarize yourself with the signs of abuse.
5 Health & Safety Tips for Seniors in Winter
Help keep your aging loved ones both safe and healthy this chilly winter season by preparing both the inside and outside of your home with these tips.
How Child Abuse Primes the Brain for Future Mental Illness
A brain scan study pinpoints the changes associated with child abuse that may raise people's risk of depression, PTSD and addictions later in life.
17 Powerful Tweets That Remind Us How Damaging Emotional Abuse Can Be
How One Woman Found The Courage To Say No To Domestic Abuse
An Indian woman suffered through domestic violence for 20 years. Then she changed her life by going to school, but it wasn't to learn. It was to cook.
How Senior Living Communities Help Treat Arthritis
Learn more about how senior living communities are helping residents treat arthritis symptoms with exercise, nutrition and wellness programs.
Hospitals Step Up To Help Seniors Avoid Falls
Falls are the leading cause of injuries for adults older than 65, but they don’t have to happen. A number of new initiatives are designed to make seniors stronger and less likely to take a tumble.…
How to Determine What Senior Service Dad Needs Most
There are levels of senior services available, but it’s up to you to figure out which ones are both cost effective and practical.
4 Ways to Respond When Someone with Alzheimer’s Keeps Repeating Questions
Your senior is repeating questions because they feel anxious. Use these 4 ways to respond to the behavior and stop the questions before you lose your temper
Family Caregivers Become More Crucial as Elderly Population Grows
The ratio of potential family caregivers to the rising number of seniors has sharply dropped. Advocates are now working to ease the strain of the shrinking unpaid workforce that is a key source of care for elderly people.
How to Deal With Verbal Abuse as a Caregiver
Loved ones with certain diseases may undergo behavioral changes that are difficult to deal with. Find out how to deal with abuse as a caregiver.
9 Tips on Cooking for Seniors
Bump up the flavor and nutrition when cooking for seniors. 9 tips on how to make nutritious and great tasting meals for the elderly.
6 Essential Alzheimer’s Care Tips
Caring for a senior w/ Alzheimer’s or dementia is tough. Find out how these 6 essential Alzheimer's care tips & resources make life easier & reduce stress.
Watching Your Step: Safety Tips for Preventing Falls Among Seniors
Most falls in seniors happen in homes. And more and more seniors are choosing to age in place. Follow these tips to prevent falls and injuries.
5 Ways to Prevent Pneumonia in the Elderly
Keep your senior loved ones safe from serious respiratory infection this year by following these five simple tips.
How to Choose Fun Gifts for Seniors with Alzheimer's
Fun gifts for seniors with Alzheimer's dementia or memory problems.
What to Do with Assets before Moving into Assisted Living
Seniors who want to move into assisted living don't necessarily have to sell other properties they own.
