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Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comWhy Seniors Should Never Stop LearningLearning isn’t just for the kids — if anything, retirement is the perfect time to explore new interests and hobbies. Your senior years offer so much freedom to grow, explore, and keep that...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comHow Outdoor Activities Can Benefit Seniors’ HealthHave you ever wondered why a stroll in the park is so refreshing or why gardening feels so fulfilling? Getting out of the house and into nature can improve our moods, revitalize...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comSenior Allergy Management: Tips & Treatments for a Comfortable SeasonSneezes, sniffles, pollen-covered cars — allergy season is back with its usual discomforts. This time of year can be especially tough on seniors, whose bodies...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comFinancial Planning for Long-Term CareWhen it comes to financial planning, long-term care often takes a back seat to more immediate concerns like retirement savings, mortgages, and daily expenses. However, the reality is that...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comThe Role of Music and Art in Senior CareArt and music can have a profound effect on us — and even our furry friends, as well. It can calm, soothe, and inspire. It can make us laugh, cry, and reminisce. It can give us a way to...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comKeeping Seniors Safe and Warm During Cold WeatherAs the temperatures drop and the snow starts to fall, it’s important to ensure our senior loved ones are safe, warm, and comfortable throughout the winter season. According to...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comThe Psychological Effects of Aging: How to Cope with ChangeAging is an inevitable part of life — but that doesn’t always mean it’s an easy thing to accept. In addition to physical changes and limitations, aging can also affect...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comIntegrating Mindfulness and Meditation into Senior CareWhat do you see when you picture retirement — freedom, elimination of stress, abundant time to enjoy life? While we often view retirement as a peaceful, stress-free utopia,...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comHow Telehealth Services Are Improving Senior CareRemember when teachers used to say something along the lines of, “You won’t be carrying around a calculator in your pocket,” when you tried to use one math class? A couple of...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comAdaptive Clothing for Seniors and Individuals with DisabilitiesFor aging seniors or those living with disabilities, the simple act of getting dressed in the morning can become a significant challenge. Whether it’s due to...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comEnsuring Online Safety for SeniorsResearch shows that 75% of people 65 and older use the internet, but are they using it safely? According to the FBI, seniors are scammed out of around 3 billion dollars annually — many through...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comHow Pets Enrich the Lives of SeniorsMental health, physical health, activity levels, social connections — these all contribute to seniors’ overall well-being and quality of life. But seniors’ lives can get lonely and isolated,...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comWhat to Do When It's Time to Take Away an Elderly Loved One’s Car KeysIt’s a hard conversation that no one wants to have, but when your senior loved one is no longer safe on the road, they put everyone at risk, including...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comHow to Build a Support Network for Senior CareAs our loved ones grow older, they sometimes need help from friends and family members to ensure their health, safety, and quality of life. But often, one person ends up becoming...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comSupporting Seniors Through Grief and LossGrief and loss are unavoidable, but they often hit seniors particularly hard. As we age, losses become more and more frequent — friends, siblings, spouses, even the loss of health or...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comHow to Help a Senior Loved One with Vision or Hearing LossFor most of us, some decrease in vision or hearing is expected as we age. In fact, around 63% of adults over 70 have some level of hearing loss, while nearly 30% have...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comTips to Help Seniors Manage Their MedicationNearly 90% of seniors age 65 and older take at least one prescription drug, and 54% take four or more. At the same time, there are around 1.3 million medication-related emergency room...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comThe Importance of Familiar Routines for Seniors With DementiaServing as a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia can be an immense challenge, but a regular, structured routine can help make the days less...

Tel: (877) 777-1817info@RightHandCare.comEmergency Preparedness for Seniors: Prepping for Natural Disasters and Other EmergenciesIn 2022 alone, there were 119 natural disasters in the U.S., and yet only 29% percent of Americans have an emergency preparedness plan in...