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Medication Management: The Benefits of Same-Day Prescription Delivery

Lotsa is excited to partner with Medly Pharmacy to provide you with co-authored, collated content on topics relevant to caregiving and supporting the needs of a loved one.

If you are interested in learning more about how Medly can support you or your loved ones with same-day prescription delivery, please call or text the Medly Care Team at 1-800-917-3382, a line exclusive for Lotsa use. You can also read more about the service and how it can help at https://medly.com/en-us/partner/lotsa.

Having to fill and refill prescriptions can be an arduous task. Whether you have one prescription, multiple refills, or are helping someone else with their monthly medications, getting to the pharmacy is one more errand on top of everything else you already have scheduled. Getting to the pharmacy can be especially difficult when dealing with lack of mobility, medical conditions, or limited access to transportation . We have a few suggestions for getting rid of this errand so you can make more time for the important things in life.

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5 Tips for Helping an Elderly Loved One Age in their Home

Lotsa is excited to partner with Papa to provide you with co-authored, collated content on topics relevant to caregiving and supporting the needs of a loved one.

If you are interested in learning more about how Papa can support your loved ones with companionship and assistance, please call Papa Care Team at 1-888-552-3816. You can also read more about the service and how it can help at https://joinpapa.com/lotsahelpinghands.

Being able to stay in their own home is important to many seniors as they age. In fact, a recent survey has shown that 61% of seniors now prefer to live in their current home, even it if it means living alone. But this goal can get harder to accomplish as they get older and lose the ability to perform certain tasks or if they develop certain health conditions. That doesn’t mean they necessarily have to move in with family or to a retirement home. It just means they need a little extra help, which you or other family members can provide in the following ways. Here you’ll find 5 tips you can take to support your loved one aging in place.
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9 Things to Say to Someone with Cancer

By: Jennifer Jasutis

Hearing the words “you have cancer” is a scary experience for anyone and is likely to turn a person’s world upside down. If a loved one has recently received a cancer diagnosis, you may be struggling to find the right words to say to comfort them. Though you may not understand exactly what your friend or loved one is feeling, you can certainly serve as a source of support to them in a trying time.

Knowing what to say to someone who has cancer is not easy. Keep in mind that this diagnosis is new territory for your friend too. There are many unknowns and unfamiliar emotions that surface as a patient navigates this new world. Keep the following in mind as you consider how to communicate:

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The Caregiver “Cloak of Invisibility”

How Friends and Family can Support a Caregiver in Keeping Their Sense of Self

Lotsa is excited to partner with Papa to provide you with co-authored, collated content on topics relevant to caregiving and supporting the needs of a loved one.

If you are interested in learning more about how Papa can support your loved ones with companionship and assistance, please call Papa Care Team at 1-888-552-3816. You can also read more about the service and how it can help at https://joinpapa.com/lotsahelpinghands.

Caregivers Need Encouragement
Caregivers, whether they are a spouse or friend, can find themselves in a “cloak of invisibility” as they lose touch with their identity. At the end of a long day, they may be weary, overburdened, or overwhelmed. As a result, they may start to feel alone with such a huge weight of responsibility on their shoulders.
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Caring for a Loved One During COVID-19

Being a caregiver is challenging; and taking care of a loved one during COVID-19 can be particularly stressful with social distancing and the uncertainty around when our lives can go back to normal. In addition to keeping your loved ones safe, It’s important to take care of yourself – both physically and mentally- so you can be there for those that need it the most. Below are several tips and resources to help with your caregiver responsibilities during this difficult time.

1. Keep You and Your Loved Ones Safe – Older adults and people with chronic conditions such as lung or heart disease are at higher risk for having more serious complications from COVID-19. The CDC recommends that anyone over 60 should remain at home as much as possible, wash their hands frequently, and take everyday precautions to stay at least 6 feet away from others. If you are a caregiver for an older adult living alone, experts advise the following tips to preserve the safety and health:
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Five Steps for Managing Family Caregiving Concerns

Contributed by Senior Planning Services

Many caregivers find that caring for an elderly loved one is not as easy as they had pictured. While willing to do whatever necessary, the full burden can be harder to handle than initially thought. As professionals in the field of Medicaid planning for seniors, Senior Planning Services would like to offer several tips that you should keep in mind if you’ve found yourself in this position. These tips will ensure that you’re able to keep caring for your loved one for without losing your own mind in the family caregiving process.

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How to Prepare for a Home Emergency with the Elderly

Contributed by Trisha Miller

When making the choice to give family members care from home it may be intimidating to know exactly what to do when disaster strikes. Preparation is key to assessing just how critical the situation may be and how to properly address it. Small tasks like planning escape routes with your family member or putting together a first aid kit can go a long way to being prepared for any emergency. However, understanding when a loved one needs a little bit more help could be the remedy for a serious home injury.

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Getting Your Medication Without a Car

Contributed by PillPack. PillPack is a full service pharmacy that makes it easy to take the right medication at the right time.

Having to fill and refill prescriptions can be an arduous task. Whether you have one prescription, multiple refills, or are helping someone else with their monthly medications, getting to the pharmacy is one more errand on top of everything else you already have scheduled. Getting to the pharmacy can be especially difficult when dealing with lack of mobility, medical conditions, or limited access to transportation. We have a few suggestions for getting rid of this errand so you can make more time for the important things in life.

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How to Write a Will in 5 Steps and Why You NEED One Now

Contributed by Everplans. Everplans (www.everplans.com) is a website that helps people create, store, and securely share all of their important information, documents, and wishes that their families might need if something were to happen. Everplans also provides thousands of useful articles, checklists, and local resources—whether you’re a new parent, retiree, or recently bereaved.

 

Most people know it’s important to have a will, but are too nervous to get the process started because they don’t know how to write a will. Writing a will may seem like a daunting task, but by following a few simple steps it can be easily accomplished—and can leave you with a feeling of great accomplishment.

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