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Who cares for your family member after a hospital stay?
Family & Communication

Who Cares for Your Family Member After a Hospital Stay?

Learn who can care for a family member after a hospital stay and how families can plan safe, supportive transitions and follow-up care.

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FREE: Senior Care Emergency Preparedness Kit
Family & Communication

A Senior Care Emergency Plan for Your Aging Parent Today

A practical backup plan can help families respond more calmly when an aging loved one suddenly needs additional care or support.

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Post-holiday assessment: Should your senior parent live alone?
Family & Communication

Post-Holiday Check: Can Your Senior Parent Live Alone?

Time together during the holidays may reveal changes in mobility, memory, household upkeep, nutrition, or other daily support needs.

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Are You Concerned About Elderly Pneumonia?
Healthy Aging

Pneumonia in Older Adults: Symptoms and Prevention

Recognizing possible symptoms and seeking timely medical guidance can be especially important for older adults during respiratory illness season.

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Dementia: Keeping the season merry inspired by their spirit.
Memory Care & Dementia

Dementia: Keeping the Holiday Season Merry and Bright

Familiar traditions, music, stories, and sensory experiences can create meaningful moments while honoring a loved one’s changing needs.

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How to be a medical advocate for your aging parent
Family & Communication

How to Be a Medical Advocate for Your Aging Parent

Preparation, clear notes, thoughtful questions, and respectful communication can help families support an older loved one during medical visits.

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30 Questions to Ask Your Grandparents
Family & Communication

30 Interesting Questions to Ask Your Grandparents

As families of all ages gather together it is the perfect opportunity for grandchildren to learn more about their grandparents. Encourage your children to talk to their grandparents, ask questions, and share more about their lives. It is a meaningful way to pass along family…

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Sharing Memories Through the 5 Senses
Family & Communication

How the 5 Senses and Memory Connect in Dementia Care

Familiar sights, sounds, scents, tastes, and textures can create comforting moments of recognition and connection for people with dementia.

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Dementia: 8 Tips for Celebrating the Holidays Together
Memory Care & Dementia

Dementia: 8 Tips for Celebrating Holidays Together

Flexible plans, familiar traditions, and realistic expectations can help families reduce stress and preserve meaningful seasonal connection.

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What is Geriatric Psychiatry?
Health Conditions

What Is Geriatric Psychiatry? A Family's Guide

Geriatric psychiatry treats depression, anxiety, and dementia in older adults. Here's when to consult one and what care looks like.

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Finding the best caregivers for your loved one
Family & Communication

Finding Compassionate Care for Your Aging Loved One

Understanding how communities recruit, train, and support team members can help families evaluate who will assist their loved one each day.

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Using the Expertise of a Geriatrician
Family & Communication

Using the Expertise of a Geriatrician

One of the many things that a new parent prepares for, before the arrival of their bouncing baby, is selecting a pediatrician - a doctor who specializes in the physical, behavioral, and mental health of a growing child. They are particularly knowledgeable in the symptoms and…

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When your sense of taste and smell fade
Healthy Aging

When your sense of taste and smell fade

Fading taste and smell can impact a senior's nutrition and safety. Learn how aging affects these senses and practical ways to make food appealing again.

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What you need to know about veteran and spouse benefits
Financial & Legal

VA Aid and Attendance Benefits for Veterans and Spouses

This benefit may help eligible veterans and surviving spouses offset certain care costs, but eligibility and awards depend on individual circumstances.

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Flu Season is Around the Corner
Financial & Legal

Flu Season Safety Tips for Seniors and Their Families

Everyday prevention steps and timely medical guidance can help older adults and their families prepare for periods of increased flu activity.

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Dr. Shirley Newell – Brain Health
Healthy Aging

Áegis Living Chief Medical Officer Discusses Brain Health

Optimize senior brain health with tips from Áegis Living. Learn how sleep, a healthy diet, and meditation protect your cognitive wellness.

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4 Ways to Support a Friend Whose Spouse has Dementia
Memory Care & Dementia

4 Ways to Support a Friend Whose Spouse has Dementia

The spouse of someone living with dementia is experiencing not only the pressure of caring for a loved one, but also their own personal loss and sadness. This profound change in their relationship can be difficult and overwhelming for the couple. Many caregiving spouses don’t…

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Caregiver’s guide to dementia communication
Memory Care & Dementia

A Caregiver’s Guide to Better Dementia Communication

Patient, respectful communication can reduce frustration, strengthen connection, and help caregivers respond to changing cognitive abilities.

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Dementia Wandering: Preventative tips to secure your home
Memory Care & Dementia

Dementia Wandering: How to Prevent It and Keep Your Loved One Safe

Why people with dementia wander, how to secure your home, and the exact steps to take if your loved one goes missing.

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The Power of a Pet
Lifestyle & Activities

The Benefits and Companionship Power of a Pet

Many people say that a house doesn’t feel like a home without a four-legged, furry friend - particularly for seniors who have been lifelong pet owners. The companionship of a pet has been shown to build self-esteem in the elderly, increase cognitive alertness, and lift the…

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5 Helpful Tips to Downsize for Assisted Living
Family & Communication

5 Helpful Tips to Prepare for an Assisted Living Move

A thoughtful downsizing plan can preserve meaningful belongings, reduce stress, and help a loved one feel at home in a new community.

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Hydration Stations – Healthy Relief from Summer Heat Wave
Healthy Aging

Hydration Stations - Healthy Relief from Summer Heat Wave

Prevent senior dehydration. Discover how flavor-infused hydration stations at Áegis Living protect brain health and keep your loved ones safe.

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Fight Three Common Assisted Living Fears
Assisted Living Basics

How Families Can Address Common Assisted Living Fears

Listening with empathy, researching care options, and involving a loved one in decisions can help families approach a transition with confidence.

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20 questions for an assisted living community
Assisted Living Basics

20 Questions to Ask When Touring an Assisted Living Community

Looking for assisted living options for an aging parent? Learn how to define their care needs and start a checklist to find the right community.

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