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Guidelines for a More Successful Visit: Visiting Your Elderly Loved One

I had the opportunity to observe family members as they visited with their elderly relatives over the Christmas holidays. They were too often studies in frustration. In one instance,...Read entire article »

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Homecare: Avoid Elder Fraud & Abuse

Instances of fraud and abuse concerning elderly people are more common than you think. It can include anything from taking advantage of a person financially to inflicting emotional, physical and/or...Read entire article »

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Tablet Splitting: Saving Money or Causing Problems?

Tablet splitting can save money, especially for brand-name medicines that aren’t available as generics. Sometimes different strengths of the same medicine cost about the same. To save money, a doctor...Read entire article »

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Important Documents Checklist

What financial and legal documents do you and your elderly loved ones need? Download Gilbert Guide’s Important Docs Suitcase for a checklist of all the important paperwork you need.   ...Read entire article »

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Tips to Reduce the Risk of Falling

The elderly are more prone to falls, which can cause and/or exacerbate health issues. Download Tips to Reduce the Risk of Falling for practical in-home fall prevention techniques.    The...Read entire article »