The ultimate caregiving file for older loved ones: What essentials to include
Caregiving can be a thankless job, the tasks associated with it monumental. Partners and children unexpectedly pressed into caring for...
Money & planning
A simple guide to managing finances for people with dementia
Roughly 80% of people suffering from dementia are incapable of managing their money, according to a 2017 study by the...
Why most senior caregivers are household employees not independent contractors
The senior caregiver you’ve hired is most likely a household employee, not an independent contractor. Here’s why: “The vast majority of in-home senior caregivers...
Financial caregiving: 10 essential tips
Your parents took care of you, and at some point, there’s a very good chance you’ll do the same for...
April “Senior Sense”: Caregiving Through a Crisis
By Liz O’Donnell Caregiving on a good day, can be stressful. Caregiving during a crisis can feel completely overwhelming and...
March Senior Sense: 4 Game-Changers for Dementia Caregivers
By Liz O’Donnell In my father’s final months of his life, I visited him every day. He was living in...
February Senior Sense: Caregiver Guilt Is a Choice; 3 Ways To Choose Differently
By Liz O’Donnell After my mother died, I was racked with guilt over the amount of time I spent, or...
January “Senior Sense”: Realistic Strategies for Self-Care To Try In the New Year
As a veteran of the sandwich generation, who knows first-hand the pressures of life squeezed between the demands of caring...
December “Senior Sense”: The Top 5 Steps to Take for Long-Term Care Planning
By Harry Margolis Unfortunately, with longevity comes the increasing likelihood of needing care, whether due to cognitive decline, short-term injury...
Wallet-friendly senior care resources for those needing financial assistance
This list of affordable senior care resources can help you research and understand what programs and resources are available if the...