July 23, 2025

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Health Experts Recommend Go-Bags for Seniors Facing Medical Emergencies

A growing number of geriatricians and pharmacists are urging Americans 65 and older to assemble a dedicated medical “go bag” to streamline hospital visits and ensure continuity of care.

With nearly a quarter of seniors who visit emergency departments admitted for inpatient care (CDC, 2022), these kits—modeled on disaster preparedness packs—contain critical items such as medication lists, advance directives, insurance cards and personal medical devices. Pharmacist Greg Morales launched the concept for his 93-year-old father after witnessing delays in care.

Key components:

Up-to-date medication list with dosages and refill info

Photocopies of advance directives and emergency contacts

Spare eyeglasses, hearing aids and chargers

Insurance cards, photo ID and recent lab results

Experts say keeping a bag at home and updating it monthly can reduce stress, speed up triage and improve outcomes for older adults in crisis.

Five Best Practices for Caring for Aging Parents

Navigating the Sandwich Generation

When his grandmother lived independently until 102 and his mother faced a three-year decline in cognition, writer Jason McKnight discovered firsthand the challenges of the Sandwich Generation—raising children while caring for aging parents. From home to hospice and finally to memory care at Grace Village in Lennoxville, Quebec, he witnessed how shifting family roles demand both practical support and emotional resilience.

Six lessons for adult children emerge from McKnight’s journey:

Honor your parents through regular visits and helping with bills and chores.

Form a sibling action team to share responsibilities and update each other via Zoom.

Foster healthy communication to overcome decades of family baggage.

Guard against scammers by tightening financial safeguards and changing contact details.

Preserve dignity by choosing compassionate, name-focused care in memory units.

Lead with compassion to replace frustration with mercy and love.

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Easy Tai Chi Yields Big Gains for Seniors

Easy Tai Chi is proving a game-changer for seniors aiming to rebuild strength, balance and mental calm. An 88-year-old instructor in Edgewater, Maryland, credits the practice with reversing a ruptured disc, Lyme disease and vertigo, while fellow seniors report faster cardiac rehab and reduced stress.

Key benefits include:

Slow, flowing movements synced with deep breathing

Postural realignment that enhances stability

Mindfulness that lowers anxiety and boosts focus

Health experts at the National Council on Aging and AARP emphasize that even five minutes of daily practice can yield measurable improvements, making Tai Chi an accessible, evidence-based tool for healthy aging.

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Why Every Senior Needs a Medical Go-Bag: Experts Share Life-Saving Checklist