When an older adult stops having regular bowel movements, handing them a bowl of raw bran and telling them to “drink eight glasses of…
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Constipation in Older Adults: What an Assisted Living Home Does When Someone Stops Going
When an older adult stops having regular bowel movements, handing them a bowl of raw bran and telling them to “drink eight glasses of water” almost never works.…
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What Happens If You Do Nothing at Medicare Open Enrollment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htAULDYRz7k Every fall the mail piles up and most families let it pass. The plan renews itself, and the bill changes anyway. Here is our video conversation written…
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Medicaid and Long-Term Care in Maryland: When the Savings Run Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCJgTM4pFsA Most families call us the month the money runs out. Here is the same conversation from our video, written out – what Medicaid covers for long-term care…
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Assisted Living Costs Line by Line: What You Actually Pay
The sticker price you see on a brochure is almost never your actual monthly assisted living bill. In most states, base rent covers the room and basic meals,…
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Making a Bedroom Safe for Unsteady Seniors: A Caregiver’s Floor Guide
Making a bedroom safe for someone who is unsteady on their feet starts with three simple changes: adjusting the bed height so feet rest flat on the floor,…
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Dementia at Home: How to Answer the Same Question for the Tenth Time
When someone living with dementia asks you the exact same question ten times in an hour, your patience can wear down to a frayed thread. The real secret…
