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Eating Disorders can happen to anyone - including older adults. So, check-in and check-on your loved ones. Warning signs include: 📉Dramatic weight loss 👕Wearing loose, bulky clothes to hide weight loss 🔎Preoccupation with food, dieting, counting calories, etc. 🍽️Avoiding mealtimes or eating in front of others 🥩Preparing elaborate meals for others but refusing to eat them 🤕Complaining about constipation or stomach pain Reach out for help if needed: https://bit.ly/3BaIAMF #EDAW #EatingDisorderAwareness #NEDA

Solo agers should consider what types of senior living communities or care levels might suit their needs in the future, such as home healthcare, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing. It’s also important to visit these communities or meet with service providers to make informed decisions. Read more about preparing for your future as a solo ager here: https://bit.ly/422IEJv

Hold regular family meetings when caregiving for mom or dad. Old-school family meetings provide an opportunity to actively discuss progress, address concerns, and make adjustments. These gatherings can happen in-person, as a conference call, or virtually on a video platform. Talking about issues allows everyone’s voice to be heard and hopefully can help surface concerns before they become problems. Read more on our blog: https://bit.ly/428wDCx

For veterans, it’s particularly important to explore specific benefits that may cover some or all funeral and burial expenses. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers eligible veterans burial in a VA national cemetery and a grave marker, among other benefits, which can significantly reduce the financial strain on families. Read more about planning for funerals and burial costs here: https://bit.ly/3BVxUSG

It is a common misperception that you should fill out a living will only if you don’t want any life-sustaining treatment at all. In fact, your living will allows you to specify precisely what treatments you would like and which ones you would refuse. Most healthcare directives also have a space to write down any preferences not covered in the specific treatment questions asked. Find other ways to get prepared on our blog: https://bit.ly/4a5jzQ6

About 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult age 50 or older, and 15% of them provide care for two adults. Caregiving is the second-largest factor keeping people out of work, and adult daughters tend to do most of the care. Looking for help balancing family caregiving responsibility? Read more on our blog: https://bit.ly/428wDCx

Detailing one’s wishes for end-of-life arrangements with your loved ones can prevent conflicts and confusion at a time that will already be stressful for everyone. Include information about funds you’ve earmarked for funeral costs, any you have already paid for, and insurance policies that provide coverage. Read more about planning for funerals and burial costs here: https://bit.ly/3BVxUSG

A healthcare directive form, or “living will” provides room for you to list your preferences about specific treatments you want to receive at the end of your life. This includes “life-sustaining measures,” advanced medical treatments that can keep a person alive past the time when death would very likely occur such as CPR, dialysis, or ventilation. Find other ways to get prepared on our blog: https://bit.ly/4a5jzQ6

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Building and maintaining a social support network is crucial for older adults, especially solo agers. Social connections can provide emotional support and practical help in managing day-to-day activities and making critical decisions. Read more about preparing for your future as a solo ager here: https://bit.ly/422IEJv