New LifeStyles Senior Living & Care Blog

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Is Online Shopping Safe for Seniors? Yes—If You Know These Simple Secrets

Online shopping might feel like it’s designed for the younger crowd, but that’s not true anymore. In fact, more and more seniors are finding that it’s one of the easiest and most comfortable ways to shop. You don’t need to drive anywhere. There’s no waiting in long checkout lines. And…

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Senior Home Safety Checklist for Family Caregivers

Creating a safe and comfortable home environment for seniors helps them maintain independence and promotes their well-being. Whether care is in a private residence or a senior living community, minimizing hazards supports safety and confidence in daily routines. This senior home safety checklist for family caregivers outlines practical steps to…

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Understanding and Defending Your Privacy Rights in Residential Care

When moving into a care home, privacy is often one of the first concerns for residents and their families. As a resident in a care home, you have the legal right to privacy, especially when it comes to your communications, belongings, and living space. However, because you are in a…

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Helping the Elderly Age in Place and Stay Healthy—What Really Works?

What if the best place for seniors to thrive isn’t a facility, but the familiar surroundings of their own home? As more Americans choose to age in place, the conversation is shifting from “Where should they go?” to “How can we help them stay?” Aging in place—when done right—offers seniors…

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The Most Common Online Scams Seniors Should Know About

In 2023, according to the FBI, seniors aged 60 and older lost more than $3.4 billion to scams. This is an 11% increase from the previous year, as stated in the same report. The thing is, many retirees fall victim to all sorts of scams for different reasons. Isolation, lack…

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Digital Literacy for Seniors: Navigating the Online World Safely

The world is evolving at a rapid pace. From waking up in the morning to going to bed, digital technology is everywhere. Online knowledge has become an essential part of our lives, helping us in many ways. You may have heard your grandchildren saying, “Just Google it,” or you might…

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How Aging Affects Balance and What You Can Do to Prevent Falls

Aging brings natural changes to the body, often affecting balance and stability. Understanding how these changes occur – and taking steps to counteract them – can significantly reduce your risk of falls and help you stay confident on your feet. First, let’s explore several ways in which aging can affect…

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The Best Places to Install Handrails in Your Home

As you age, you probably need to make a few smart adjustments to your home to ensure your continued safety and mobility. Handrails and grab bars are examples of such improvements that make everyday life more accessible. If you’ve been wondering about the best places to install handrails and grab…

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The Dos and Don’ts of Safe Wheelchair Transfers

Transferring in and out of a wheelchair is a crucial aspect of maintaining mobility and independence for seniors who use wheelchairs. However, it can pose safety risks to the patient and caregiver if done incorrectly. To make transfers safer and more comfortable, follow the right techniques and avoid common mistakes….

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6 Ways to Protect Seniors Against Financial Scams

Seniors have become the primary targets of several financial scams due to a limited understanding of digital security features and their dependence on traditional modes of communication. Their susceptibility is easily used to build into these specific deceitful stratagems taken on by predators, eventually leading to high risks of losing…

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