Where do families often go wrong when deciding where an elderly loved one should live?

Where do families often go wrong when deciding where an elderly loved one should live?

Where do families often go wrong when deciding where an elderly loved one should live?

Caring for an elderly loved one can be a long road, especially if there is chronic illness involved.

Fall. Hospital. Rehab. Repeat. Adverse events that lead to re-hospitalizations among seniors are rising at an alarming rate.

Millions of  Americans who went home for the holidays discovered that everything was NOT okay.

When you care for a person with dementia, it doesn’t take long before you hear someone whisper the expression, “He’s sundowning.”

As the year 2020 comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on all the things we have to be grateful for...

The actions long-term care facilities have taken to protect their residents have proved to be a double-edged sword.

We hear from the administrator of a local long-term care facility who explains how she and her staff have worked to balance resident safety

In this installment, we hear the stories of two family caregivers who have tried—and failed—to gain access to their loved ones.

Nursing homes have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and that response has impacted residents and their loved ones.

In this bonus installment, we hear from another administrator of a Nashville area long-term care facility.

Pati Bedwell and Debra King weigh in on a COVID-related tragedy that hasn't been making headlines. Part 1 of a four-part series.

If you or someone you love served in Vietnam, these expanded Blue Water Navy benefits may apply to you. It’s worth the time to check it out.

What is the GrandPad? Could it be for you or someone you love? This article offers the lowdown on one of the latest tech tools.

If you’re an older adult, or you’re caring for one, be on the lookout for the latest schemes. While anyone could fall for a scam...

If you're caring for an elderly loved one, unexpected trips to the emergency room are often a fact of life.

A relative who has treated you badly in the past now needs your help. It happens all the time. How do you take the high road?

Could the practice of gratitude make life better for caregivers, even in a year like 2020? It's possible.

At a care plan meeting, staff and residents/families talk about life in the facility – meals, activities, therapies, schedule, and more.

What happens when you lose your balance? Hopefully, nothing, but sometimes, we fall and the odds of falling grow as we age.

About three months ago, at 2:30 in the afternoon, my phone rang. The dreaded words that I had been preparing myself for happened.

What can you do to stay connected if you can't connect with your loved one in person?