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How to Empower the Elderly People in Your Life

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By Natalie Board / Shutterstock.com Many elderly people feel disempowered by their age, their life circumstances and their health problems — so having a loved one who helps them feel empowered can make a big difference. But not everyone knows how to empower elderly people, especially

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How to Measure Shoe Size and Width at Home

Online shopping is incredibly convenient and makes it easy to get exactly what you want delivered straight to your home. However, it can be difficult to shop online for clothing and shoes. Sizing charts aren’t standardized, and you simply won’t know for sure how something

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Great Gifts Ideas for Seniors in Assisted Living

As the holidays draw closer and closer, one of your biggest questions may be what to give an older family members or older adult elderly relatives who are in an assisted living facilityies. Whether it’s your parents, grandparents, or other relatives, in most cases they

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The 22 Best Gifts for Seniors

The 22 Best Gifts for Seniors

Shopping for elderly loved ones can be hard, especially when it comes to Christmas or their birthdays. They’ve had a lifetime to acquire items, and rarely lack anything major. So, what gifts can you get for the elderly? To help inspire your shopping, we’ve put

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The Ultimate Checklist for Elderly Living Alone

Ultimate Home Safety Checklist for Seniors

Whether you are an older adult or have an aging parent, home security and safety is of the utmost importance. Healthy aging in a safe place is a goal for many seniors, but living alone at home also poses many different challenges. Traditional homes aren’t

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ADL & IADL: A Guide to Instrumental Activities of Daily Living

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If you have an elderly loved one, you have probably seen the acronyms ADL and IADL being used. These terms stand for “activities of daily living” and “instrumental activities of daily living.” Together, ADLs and IADLs encompass the full span of tasks that a person

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