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Oct 26, 2022

Dementia and Halloween: What You Need to Know

For older adults dealing with dementia, however, Halloween can be anything but fun. Here's how to make the holiday more enjoyable.

Oct 5, 2022

Caregiving

PASS: Men as Solo Agers

Is aging without family support the same if you're a man or a woman? We think not. This article explains why.

Oct 5, 2022

Caregiving

Autumn is Here

Autumn is a wonderful time of the year. The weather is getting a little cooler– not too cold yet--and the air is a little crisper.

Plan Today for Tomorrow's Elder Care Emergencies

Sep 16, 2022

Caregiving

Plan Today for Tomorrow's Elder Care Emergencies

It’s midnight. The phone rings. Mom’s had a fall. She’s being taken to the hospital. Now what?

Fall Prevention: Dealing with Resistance

Sep 16, 2022

Caregiving

Fall Prevention: Dealing with Resistance

Generational clashes are especially common when it comes to dealing with the reality of an older adult’s fall risk.

Will Hidden Eldercare Costs Blindside Your Family?

Aug 2, 2022

Caregiving

Will Hidden Eldercare Costs Blindside Your Family?

If you want to navigate the elder care journey without going broke, you won’t want to miss this FREE educational event...

After My First Meeting, I Was So Relieved

Jul 25, 2022

Life Care Planning

After My First Meeting, I Was So Relieved

When my mom went into rehab after having a stroke, I was told that I should see an elder care lawyer to protect Mom’s assets...

Elder Abuse: Spotting the Signs and Getting Help

Jul 20, 2022

Caregiving

Elder Abuse: Spotting the Signs and Getting Help

Elder abuse. What is it? Where does it happen? Who are the victims? What can we do to protect our loved ones?

Are You Assuming Your Kids Will Be Your Caregivers?

Jun 19, 2022

Caregiving

Are You Assuming Your Kids Will Be Your Caregivers?

Are you expecting your kids to care for you in your old age—but you’ve never talked to them about it? This is a mistake...

Jun 15, 2022

Caregiving

When Out-of-Town Relatives Visit

When family members visit, caregivers often welcome the break. Sometimes, though, visiting family members can bring new sets of worries...

Jun 15, 2022

Caregiving

Are You In the Conflict Box?

Caregivers urge their parents to accept help, move to an assisted living facility, or surrender the car keys. Parents resist.

Jun 15, 2022

VA Benefits

Window for RECA Claims Extended

If someone you love is dealing with an illness related to exposure to nuclear radiation, this article is for you.

Changes to Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines

May 17, 2022

Caregiving

Changes to Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines

CMS relaxed restrictions imposed on visitation. Does this mean things are back to normal?.

May 6, 2022

Life Care Planning

The Best Advice I Ever Got

When I first realized that my mom needed more care than I could provide, I was kind of lost.

May 6, 2022

Caregiving

What’s Your Plan to Age in Place?

Most people hope to grow old living where they are right now, but few have an actual plan to do so.

May 5, 2022

Caregiving

Life after Caregiving

Up until recently, I’ve never really thought of caregiving as a temporary job, but the reality is, it is.

Mar 12, 2022

Caregiving

Spring Cleaning for Caregivers

So, how do you go about “spring cleaning” your caregiving? These tips will help.

Mar 10, 2022

Caregiving

Aging is Still Changing

How is the experience of aging different now than it was a generation ago?

Feb 15, 2022

Caregiving

Wait Lists: What You Need to Know

Wait lists are a fact of life in the placement process, much to the surprise of many family caregivers.

Jan 16, 2022

Caregiving

When Out-of-Town Relatives Visit

Visiting family members can bring with them new sets of worries and doubts for caregivers.

GUEST COLUMN: When Care Turns to Concern

Jan 10, 2022

Caregiving

GUEST COLUMN: When Care Turns to Concern

If you noticed something a little "off" with elderly loved ones after seeing them over the holidays, here's what you can do.

Jan 7, 2022

Caregiving

You’re Wanting to Know Who I Am

There are times when someone living with dementia doesn’t know me or calls me other people and curses when I tell them I am me!

5 Household Hazards Hidden in Plain Sight

Jan 6, 2022

Caregiving

5 Household Hazards Hidden in Plain Sight

If your loved one is living in an older home, these hazards are likely.

Jan 6, 2022

Caregiving

Caregiving is Work

If you haven’t yet been called up on to join the hidden army of caregivers, one day you probably will be.

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