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8 Best Fall Protection Mats for the Elderly

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October 21, 2020

Fall protection mats, when placed at the bedside, reduce the chance of an injury from a fall from bed. But, there are a few cautions you should consider before using them as part of a fall prevention program.

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Think Someone Is Taking Advantage of an Elderly Person With Dementia?

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October 14, 2020

Financial exploitation of seniors with dementia is a troubling – but common – problem affecting the elderly. Learn the signs that someone could be taking advantage of an elderly person with dementia plus some steps to take to help end the abuse.

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Sibling Taking Advantage Of An Elderly Parent? Here Are The Steps To Take

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October 13, 2020

Elder abuse by an adult child is, unfortunately, not an uncommon event. Learn the 6 signs that your sibling could be taking advantage of your parent and 4 steps to take to handle the situation.

How to Handle Financial Exploitation of the Elderly by Family Members

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October 11, 2020

Seniors are often easy targets for financial abuse – even by their own family. Learn the signs of financial exploitation of the elderly by family members – and how to deal with it if you suspect it.

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17 Quick Tips for Fraud Prevention for Seniors

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October 11, 2020

Seniors and the elderly are sometimes easy targets for fraud and scams. Use these quick tips to protect your information and reduce the chance of you or a senior you love becoming a victim of fraud.

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How to Protect Senior Citizens from Scams

August 19, 2020

Scammers view seniors and the elderly as easy targets. Many have large retirement accounts and most are (too) trusting of strangers. Keep reading to learn more about the common scams perpetrated against the elderly with advice on how to protect seniors from scams like these.

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Top Cybersecurity Tips For Seniors

August 15, 2020

Seniors and the elderly are often easy prey for cyber criminals. Maybe they are too trusting or just don’t know what NOT to click on. Use this guide and tips to improve cybersecurity for seniors and the elderly.

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A Guide To Recognizing And Reporting Financial Abuse Of Elderly People

August 13, 2020

It’s hard to believe that many seniors are the targets of abuse – often by their own family members. If you suspect a loved one is being taken advantage of financially, read on to learn more about the signs of abuse plus where to report financial abuse of the elderly.

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Best Safety Gates For Dementia Patients: Improving Home Safety

August 13, 2020

Homes with stairs can be tricky – and dangerous – for seniors with dementia. Especially in the later stages. But, these safety gates for dementia patients can help keep them away from stairways or other dangerous parts of the home.

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The Best Dementia Friendly Kitchen Appliances

August 11, 2020

The kitchen can be a challenging – and even dangerous – place for seniors with dementia or Alzheimer’s. However, there are more dementia friendly kitchen appliances out there that are easier to use with built-in safety functions too. Here are some of my favorites!

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8 Simple Kitchen Safety Tips For Seniors With Dementia

August 9, 2020

The kitchen can be a dangerous place for people with dementia and Alzheimer’s. It seems there are hazards in every drawer. Use these simple kitchen tips for seniors with dementia to make the kitchen a safer place for someone you love!

6 Safe (and Fun!) Cooking Activities For Patients With Dementia

August 8, 2020

The onset of dementia doesn’t mean the end of cooking a good meal in the kitchen. There are lots of safe – but fun – cooking activities for dementia patients. Here are few of my favorites.

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6 Best Kitchen Timers for Elderly People

August 8, 2020

Have you become a little forgetful lately? Maybe you don’t hear as loud as you used to. If these common ailments of aging are affecting your kitchen skills, a kitchen timer might be just the answer you need. Keep reading to learn more about the best kitchen timers for seniors and the elderly.

The Best Stove Locks for Seniors With Dementia

August 6, 2020

Controlling access to the stove might be necessary to decrease the chance of a kitchen fire. Use these stove locks for seniors with dementia to lock out the stove or turn it off completely in the event of an emergency.

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