Caring Strategies

10/28/2025

Preventing a second heart attack - Optimal recovery from a heart attack includes serious lifestyle changes. Find out what you can do to help your loved one reduce the chance of a recurrence.

Optimal recovery from a heart attack includes serious lifestyle changes. Find out what you can do to help your loved one reduce the chance of a recurrence.

10/21/2025

Time to switch Part D plans? - It's Medicare Open Enrollment time! October 15 to December 7 is your aging loved one's chance to review and update their Part D prescription plan. Plans change every year, affecting cost and coverage, so it pays to understand the details.

It's Medicare Open Enrollment time! October 15 to December 7 is your aging loved one's chance to review and update their Part D prescription plan. Plans change every year, affecting cost and coverage, so it pays to understand the details.

10/17/2025

October’s Caring Connections lunch was a blast! Special thanks to Lynridge of Huntsville for hosting & providing our delicious meal! Can’t wait to see everyone next month!

10/14/2025

Digital assistants and older adults - As digital assistants become more commonplace, family caregivers might wonder what these devices can do to help their aging loved ones stay independent and safe at home.

As digital assistants become more commonplace, family caregivers might wonder what these devices can do to help their aging loved ones stay independent and safe at home.

10/07/2025

How to report symptoms to the doctor - If you care for an older adult who needs medical attention, it helps for you both to know the best way to clearly describe symptoms. The better the communication, the more accurately a doctor can diagnose what's wrong.

If you care for an older adult who needs medical attention, it helps for you both to know the best way to clearly describe symptoms. The better the communication, the more accurately a doctor can diagnose what's wrong.

09/30/2025

Packing a “go bag” - Disasters can strike fast. Would your aging loved one be ready to go? A well-packed emergency "go bag" can help immensely, providing essentials such as medications, documents, and comfort items. Take time now to prepare one so it's ready to go when it matters.

Disasters can strike fast. Would your aging loved one be ready to go? A well-packed emergency "go bag" can help immensely, providing essentials such as medications, documents, and comfort items. Take time now to prepare one so it's ready to go when it matters.

09/30/2025

Another fun & informative Health Fair happening at Redstone Village this morning! Come out and talk to our Director of Operations, Julie Smith, & meet our newest Care Manager, Makayla Carr! We hope to see you!

09/23/2025

We had a wonderful time at our monthly Huntsville Caring Connections lunch last week! What a great turn out! Huge thank you to our host, Parkinson’s Dynamics & to Emily J. Young, Attorney At Law, for providing the delicious food. See y’all next month!

09/23/2025

Reducing the risk of falls - Falls are a big cause of injury among older adults, but many can be prevented by taking the right steps. A fall risk assessment by a doctor can help catch potential dangers early. Staying active with balance, strength, and aerobic exercises can also greatly reduce the risk.

Falls are a big cause of injury among older adults, but many can be prevented by taking the right steps. A fall risk assessment by a doctor can help catch potential dangers early. Staying active with balance, strength, and aerobic exercises can also greatly reduce the risk.

09/16/2025

Finding time to grandparent - Having trouble balancing your duties as a family caregiver with maintaining a connection with your grandchildren? It might help to reframe your expectations and get creative about how you show up in their lives.

Having trouble balancing your duties as a family caregiver with maintaining a connection with your grandchildren? It might help to reframe your expectations and get creative about how you show up in their lives.

09/16/2025

We had a wonderful time attending the Health Fair at Regency this morning! It was a great opportunity to connect with the community, share resources, and learn together about ways to support health and wellness. Loved seeing everyone!

09/15/2025

We would love for you to join us as we walk to end Alzheimer’s on November 1st! Every step we take brings us closer to a world without this disease. Whether you walk with us or donate to our team, your support means so much to families impacted by Alzheimer’s. Let’s walk together for hope, love, and a future without Alzheimer’s. 💜

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