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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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Should You Use Artificial Intelligence to Write Your Will?

Posted on July 3, 2025 - In just a couple of years, artificial intelligence (AI) has gone from being a futuristic idea to an everyday reality. Suddenly, people are using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT and Claude to write everything from college essays to party invitations and complaint letters. Inevitably, some people have turned to AI to write important documents such as their last will and testament. Is that a good idea?

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