Dear Erina,

Welcome to the February edition of Caring Right at Home, a newsletter that provides information, advice and support for seniors and family caregivers. In this edition, you’ll read about the unseen challenges of caregiving, receive guidance on durable medical equipment for home use, and get tips for caring for a senior with incontinence.

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The Unseen Challenges of Caregiving

Caregivers are heroes, whether they are unpaid family caretakers or have chosen a professional caregiving career path. Here are some of the challenges that millions have undertaken out of love and dedication.

Your 2024 Medicare Choices & How They Affect Your Taxes

To make the best Medicare choices for you, it is important to understand how those choices may affect your federal taxes. Here is information you should consider.

Durable Medical Equipment: A Guide for Home Use

For seniors dealing with the effects of aging, durable medical equipment can help enhance the quality of life. It’s important to take the time to research whether buying or renting will be the best option. Here is what to consider.

Senior Scammers: How To Avoid and What To Do if You Fall Victim

In today’s digital age, there is no shortage of ways scammers can swindle seniors out of their money. It can happen to anyone. Here are things to watch out for.

Home Remedies for Cold and Flu

Do you feel that cold coming on, or perhaps it’s the flu? Here are home remedies that work and those that don’t.

Caring for Seniors With Incontinence

Incontinence is a common issue for the elderly, and it can interfere with the quality of life for the person with the condition and the family helping to care for them.