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*Medicare Open Enrollment for 2025 healthcare coverage runs from October 15th to December 7th* Now that it’s time to choose next year's Medicare health care or prescription drug plans, you might want some expert advice. Fortunately, state-run counseling programs are available so you can get one-on-one help with Medicare questions for free. Speaking with a Medicare counselor is especially helpful during the annual Open Enrollment period from October 15th to December 7th. The counselor can help you understand which Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medigap, or Medicaid benefits will work best for your older adult based on their health needs. We explain why getting expert advice before choosing a #Medicare plan can save time and money and how to find your local counseling office. Get the best value Medicare coverage with free one-on-one advice from state Medicare counselors ? https://lnkd.in/gFsSHMD #seniorcare #caregiving #medicaid #medicareopenenrollment

If your older adult’s behavior changes, it’s normal to be worried. And there’s often a tendency to jump to the conclusion that it’s caused by #Alzheimersdisease or #dementia. But before making any assumptions, it’s important to find the real cause of the problem. That’s because there are many treatable medical conditions that cause dementia-like symptoms. We share 7 common diseases that mimic Alzheimer’s by causing alarming cognitive changes. Being aware of these conditions helps you advocate for your older adult so they can get proper treatment. Find out about 7 common diseases with dementia-like symptoms ? https://lnkd.in/gN5mT5d #seniorcare #caregiving

The damage that #Alzheimers or #dementia does to the brain can cause behavior like this that doesn’t make sense to us. Your older adult might refuse to change even if their clothes have been worn nonstop for a week and are obviously soiled and smelly. Or, they might insist on wearing the same outfit day and night. We explain 6 possible reasons for their refusal to change and share 4 ways to get someone with dementia to change clothes more often. How to get someone with dementia to change clothes ? https://lnkd.in/gSnTsPd #seniorcare #caregiving

Medicaid is a complicated and messy program. Because it’s so complex, there are many misconceptions. But Medicaid could also be an important lifeline for your older adult if they’re no longer able to pay for the long term care they need. Understanding the basics helps you plan ahead and make more informed decisions. To help you avoid falling for common myths, we explain the 5 top #Medicaid misconceptions in plain language. Don't let 5 Medicaid misconceptions prevent you from getting coverage ? https://lnkd.in/gsJ7trW #seniorcare #caregiving

Medicare Open Enrollment happens every year in the fall. During this time, Medicare plan enrollees can reevaluate their existing Medicare coverage and make changes if they want to. For 2025 healthcare coverage, Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment period runs from October 15 to December 7, 2024. Coverage will begin on January 1, 2025. During Medicare Open Enrollment, seniors can: - Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan - Change from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare - Select a different Medicare Advantage plan - Choose a different Medicare prescription drug plan We explain why reviewing and making changes to your older adult’s medical and prescription plans can help them save money and improve next year’s coverage. We also share how to know which plan changes to focus on, how to compare 4 key areas of coverage, and 4 ways to get help with #Medicare decisions. Get the best value healthcare coverage during Medicare Open Enrollment ? https://lnkd.in/gHHkK_p #seniorcare #caregiving

Stress is an unavoidable part of being a caregiver. But for long term health and well-being, it’s important to find ways to take care of ourselves and manage stress.?In addition, when we’re feeling better, we can be even better caregivers. To help with that, we rounded up 14 practical stress relief tips for busy caregivers and added suggestions for how to make them work in everyday caregiving situations. Use 14 practical tips to relieve caregiver stress ? https://lnkd.in/g-PnEfM #seniorcare #caregiving

While caring for an older adult at home, caregivers often have to learn medical or nursing tasks on their own. This is because most families don’t get proper training for the care that serious health conditions require. To support caregivers, AARP has created dozens of helpful caregiving how-to videos and printable resource guides, all available for free on their website. We highlight top videos in 8 categories covering major caregiving topics including special diets, managing incontinence, wound care, mobility, and managing medications. Get practical tips & how-to's from free AARP caregiving videos ? https://lnkd.in/gv-Sa9b #seniorcare #caregiving

Bathing is a constant struggle for many caregivers of seniors with #Alzheimers disease, #dementia, or other cognitive impairments. It’s important to keep your older adult’s body clean to prevent skin infections, reduce the risk of urinary tract infections, and avoid unpleasant body odor. But trying to get them to take a bath or shower often results in arguments, hostility, crying, or screaming. That ruins everyone’s day and skyrockets your stress level. So what can you do when someone with dementia refuses to shower? We’ve got 8 tips to help you overcome their resistance to bathing. Get 8 tips to convince someone with dementia to bathe ? https://lnkd.in/gNseRSA #seniorcare #caregiving

You might notice that your older adult frequently asks you to repeat yourself, keeps the TV volume very loud, or complains that you always mumble. If you notice these or other signs of hearing loss, it’s important to visit the doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible. After all, untreated hearing problems increase the risk of dementia. We explain what causes hearing loss, why treating hearing loss is important for brain health, and share the 10 most common signs of hearing loss to help you spot it early. See the 10 top signs of hearing loss in older adults ? https://lnkd.in/girqekQ #seniorcare #caregiving

Getting an annual flu vaccine reduces the severity and spread of respiratory illness. This is more important than ever because flu, RSV, and Covid-19 are all circulating during the fall and winter seasons. Flu vaccination is especially important for adults 65 years and older, who account for most hospitalizations and deaths from flu – and from Covid-19. We share 5 reasons why a flu shot for seniors is so important for protecting their health. And we explain when getting the flu shot is most effective, what type of vaccine seniors should get, where to get a flu shot, and where to get additional information from a trusted source. Find out how flu shots protect older adults from severe illness ? https://lnkd.in/g-GmjD8z #seniorcare #caregiving