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How Caregivers Can Take a Guilt-Free Vacation

Posted on July 22, 2025 - Time off from caregiving responsibilities is key to avoiding burnout.

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The Mid-Year Check-In for Caregivers

Posted on July 17, 2025 - The middle of the year invites a thoughtful look at well-being, home safety, and the support network that keeps care on track. If you’re supporting an older adult or someone living with a health condition or disability, this can be a helpful moment to ask: How are things going? What needs to change? What’s working well? Sometimes a missed appointment, a recent fall, or a change in behavior can be a sign that it’s time to take a closer look.

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What Should You Eat During a Heatwave?

Posted on July 15, 2025 - When it gets hot, sometimes we don't feel like eating as much. However, our bodies still need nutritious food! Nutrition experts weigh in on what to eat during a heatwave.

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Avoiding “Elderspeak”

Posted on July 10, 2025 - We’ve all witnessed it, and maybe even done it ourselves without realizing: talking to an older adult in a sing-song voice, using overly simple words, or speaking louder than necessary just because of their age. This communication pattern has a name—elderspeak—and it’s more harmful than most people realize.

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Could Ozempic protect your brain from dementia?

Posted on July 8, 2025 - A new study on 1.7 million people says maybe. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in GLP-1 medications, may significantly reduce dementia risk, especially in women and older adults.

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