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Moving to Assisted Living vs. Aging In Place
Over the past few decades, older adults have been increasingly worried about how to plan for their future. With the fate of Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security hanging in the balance, older adults are struggling to figure out whether they should attempt aging in...
How to Know When Your Elderly Parents Need Help
America is getting older, with adults 65 or older making up about 15 percent of the population. Growing older is not always easy, for both the senior and their loved ones. While aging can often present a variety of challenges, including physical changes and mental...
The Importance of Building Lower Back Strength
It’s not uncommon to experience back pain or back problems as we age. According to SpinalDoc.com, “in a condition often referred to as the Degenerative (or “Aging”) Spine, the gelatin-like centers of your discs begin to dry out, causing them to become...
Common Stressors for New Caregivers
Medical Guardian Guest Blogger, Dr. Katie Rickel, has helped break down the feelings commonly associated with caring for an aging loved one. Nearly 10 million adults in the U.S. are providing care to their aging parents today. In fact, this phenomenon is becoming a...
