Every caregiver knows how important it is to cook good meals for seniors. More than just sustenance, cooking can help meet older adults’ nutritional needs and contribute to their overall health. The benefits of eating well are why a post from the American Association of Retired Persons shares nutrition and mealtime tips for caregivers. Such […]
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Deepfake Danger: Protecting Seniors from High-Tech Financial Scams
In a world where technology is booming, people are reaping many benefits. However, we cannot ignore the dark side of these innovations, like deepfake, which can be used for fraud and exploitation. Deepfake is a media system created with artificial intelligence (AI) to show fake or falsified results. Specifically, deepfakes allow people to create surprisingly […]
My Review of Upgrading to the Dexcom G7 and Tandem Control IQ for a Child
Like many others, we eagerly awaited the new Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) following its release in the pipeline of new medical devices after its FDA approval. The device is meant to be more accurate than the previous Dexcom G6 model, while potentially being cheaper and easier to use. Once it was released, we […]
The Hidden Challenges of Caring for Aging Parents
Caregiving comes with some hidden aspects, ones that make life more complicated and are important to explore. Today, we talk about some of these areas.
The Keto Diet for Seniors: Is it Safe and Effective?
The keto diet is a popular way to lose weight and perhaps improve your health. But, what about the keto diet for seniors? Is this a safe approach?
More Than A Break: How Caregiver Retreats Revitalize Caregivers
Conversations about caregiver self-care often revolve around simple things, like bubble baths, time on your own to read a book, healthy food, and even just visiting the doctor’s office. Yet, many caregivers need more than this. Much of the time, the simple things just won’t cut it. This is particularly true if you’re burned out […]