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Assisted Living vs Independent Living for Seniors
Helping a parent make the transition to senior living can be difficult. Learn more about the similarities and differences between assisted living and independent living for seniors to determine which is the right for them. …
How Your New Medicare Card Will Help Protect Your Identity
Discover how your new Medicare card will help protect your identity, and reduce the chances of Medicare fraud. Find out more about how to avoid scams, identity theft, and enjoy a safe retirement.
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Arthritis and Joint Pain: Causes, Prevention & Treatment
Find out why arthritis is never a one size fits all approach, and why the causes and treatment differ depending on the person. Learn more about the interesting facts and figures around the disease. …
A Stylish Medical Alert to Keep Mom Safe, Independent & Fashionable
Find out why medical alert devices don’t have to be boring. Discover how to bling and bedazzle a medical alert to keep mom safe, independent, and fashionable.
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9 Things to Know About Your New Medicare Card
Discover why changes are coming for Medicare beneficiaries. Find out what you need to know about the new Medicare card, changes associated, FAQs, and more.
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Coping with a Relative’s Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis
A type 2 diabetes diagnosis changes the individual’s life, but it also has a ripple effect into the family circle. …
GreatCall Presents: Fighting Back
What happens when a group of older adults decide to fight back against a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease? Recently, we …
Managing Type 2 Diabetes: Treatment & Lifestyle Changes
A Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis When Luxmi Popat was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 20 years ago, she thought her …
Aging and Technology: A GreatCall Documentary Series
Every day, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old, and every day, they’re redefining what it means to grow older. At …
Type 2 Diabetes Facts: 5 Things to Know About Diabetes
Receiving a type 2 diabetes diagnosis can be both frightening and confusing. Your diabetes care team will be there to …
Living with Type 2 Diabetes: Valuable Resources & Support
You’ve Just Been Diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, What’s Next? You’ve just heard the words, “You have diabetes.” Whether you …
Nurses Know Best: 5 Tips for Healthy Living at All Ages
From hospital nursery cribs to home hospice bedsides, nurses are caring for people everywhere, everyday. With more than 4 million professionally …
Occupational Therapy: Elder Care’s Best-Kept Secret
Don’t let the word “occupational” fool you: The true goal of occupational therapists is not to keep you in a …
Why a Backup Care Plan Is Essential
Despite the challenges of caring for another person, many family caregivers believe they should shoulder the entire caregiving responsibility. Few …
The Perpetual Juggling Act: Caregiving for More Than One Person
Any caregiver knows caring for one other person is hard work, both physically and emotionally. But many people juggle caregiving …