What is hospice care?
Many don't know about hospice care until they need to look into it for a loved one. Here's everything families...
Many don't know about hospice care until they need to look into it for a loved one. Here's everything families...
Feel alone in caring for an aging family member? Here's how to make sure you're not the only one who's...
Wondering if hospice care at home is the right choice or if a hospital is a better fit? Here are...
Aren't sure what an advance directive is or if you even need one? Here's a breakdown of what they are,...
Also referred to as a death doula, an end-of-life doula can provide support for individuals facing terminal illnesses and for...
These important, expert-backed questions will ensure you choose the right hospice provider for a loved one.
Aren't sure if palliative care is the way to go? Ask yourself (or loved one) the following questions to see...
Aren't sure how palliative care can benefit you or a loved one? Here, we break down what you can expect.
It's a scary, but important, conversation. Here's how to bring end-of-life wishes with a loved one and what to discuss.
Wondering when it's time for hospice care (and what that means exactly)? Here, we break down everything about the timing...
Aren't sure what palliative care is exactly or how to go about getting it? Our guide breaks everything down.
Don't let these little-known nursing home costs catch you off guard.
Don't let the hidden costs of assisted living come as a surprise. Our list will prepare you for what's in...
When it comes to insurance covering nursing homes fees, it isn't so cut and dried. Here's everything you should know.
Wondering what, if anything, insurance covers when it comes to assisted living? Here's what you should know.
Whether they’re downsizing to an apartment or taking a room in a relative’s home, moving can be a very challenging...
Wondering about the cost of home care vs nursing homes when it comes to your older loved one? Here's everything...
Looking to hire an in-home senior care provider? Make sure they tick all these boxes.
Here’s a closer look at the pros and cons of in-home care and nursing homes as well as how to...
Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) are communities that offer various levels of housing and care, so the community changes with...
Here are some signs that might indicate a nursing home is needed, both for the aging person and for those...
Debby Bitticks’ father-in-law was in a bad caregiver situation until she and her husband brought him home. Now Bitticks, producer of...
If you’re considering care options for your loved one and preparing to discuss a move into facility care, here’s what...
Nannies, senior care providers and other household employees working in Seattle now have additional job benefits, such as meal breaks,...
If you feel the senior caregiver you hired is not up to the job, here’s how to proceed.
As Baby Boomers move into their golden years, their adult-aged children are feeling the financial and emotional strain of caring...
Dying without a will: It sounds dire. What happens to the deceased’s assets? And who makes the decisions? Admittedly, the...
Researching care options but confused between palliative care vs. hospice care? Here’s a comparison of both types of care so you...
As her parents’ health declined, Lori LaBey found herself increasingly responsible for managing their medical information. She had to keep...
Here are some things to ask and contemplate when choosing an assisted living community. Make sure you take your time, ask many...
Anyone who’s cared for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia knows the worry you can have for their safety....
Being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia impacts the life of not only the person with the disease,...
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...
When an adult or senior caregiver comes to your loved one’s home, there are lots of new routines and instructions...
Whether you’re an older adult or a concerned family caregiver, the decisions you need to make surrounding aging safely, comfortably...
The oft-circuitous journey of caring for aging parents catches many of us off guard. As our parents enter the challenging...
Your mother resists in-home helpers, insisting you can wait on her. Your frail father won’t stop driving. Your aunt denies...
Assisted living is a long-term residential option for older people that combines housing with medical, nursing, personal and other supportive services...
A nursing home is a long-term residential facility for people who need around-the-clock medical care. It is usually staffed with...
We all know we’ll get older someday, but it’s easy to put off the nitty-gritty details of what we want...