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Seniors hoarding food

What You Need to Know about Seniors Hoarding Food

By Senior Care

Food hoarding is a common behavior among seniors, especially those with Alzheimer’s disease and other related conditions. This can manifest in several different ways including: Sneaking food Hiding food Secret eating Stealing food Purchasing extreme quantities of food This can result in dangerous issues including food poisoning from expired foods to attracting rodents. Therefore, it’s…

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How Often Should My Aging Loved One See a Doctor?

By Senior Care

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 65-year-olds visit the doctor twice as often as 18- to 44-year-olds. This is primarily because health issues that require routine monitoring typically increase with age.  However, there is no standard rule that dictates how often your aging loved one should see a doctor. If you have a…

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Recent Trends in Medicare Costs

By Medicare and Medicaid

Research shows that 65 million people aged 65 and older as well as younger people with disabilities are covered by Medicare. This is a federal health insurance program that helps pay for care services including hospital and medical provider visits, in-home care, prescriptions, and more. In this article, we’ll explain some of the recent trends in…

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How to Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation

By Senior Care

While health concerns increase with age, so does the risk of other threats to senior safety. According to financial experts, approximately 70% of the nation’s wealth is controlled by the 50+ population. Therefore, fraudsters are implementing new techniques to take advantage of these individuals. This financial exploitation is known as elder financial abuse. Unfortunately, this is…

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