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You may think that because you have incontinence you need to limit your fluids, but that’s not necessarliy the case.

Question: My mother is 94 and has Alzheimer’s. She wears pullups at night and a pad during the day because of her urinary incontinence. We

Whether you live across town or across the country, today’s technology has made it easier than ever to care for a senior loved one. From

Marilyn remembers the day that she toured 3 nursing homes for her elderly mother. “Each one was very functional, but they seemed cold and lonely,

As we age, it’s normal to need a little help. Most seniors function just fine; it’s just that sometimes, support from loved ones can make

It’s not something we ever want to think about, much less discuss. But we all get older, and sooner or later, there will be decisions

Top 8 Tips For Caregivers Being a caregiver to someone you love is complicated work – it can be both rewarding, and draining all at

Making the decision to place a loved one in a long-term care facility can be difficult. Feelings of guilt and sadness are often present, despite

Caring for a senior–whether it’s a loved one or a client–can be an overwhelming task at times. It’s a stressful job, to say the least,

If you are a new caregiver to a patient with incontinence or your family member just recently developed bladder and bowel problems, you’ll want to

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