Home care vs. nursing homes: How to figure out which is right for your loved one
Here’s a closer look at the pros and cons of in-home care and nursing homes as well as how to...
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Partner or caregiver? How to manage the impact of caregiving on your relationship
From how the shift will affect your romantic relationship to tips on figuring out how to balance your new role...
How seniors and caregivers can use TikTok to boost mental and physical health
TikTok for seniors? Move over millennials. Older adults are all over the popular app — and it's great for their...
Best activities for seniors with limited mobility
Looking for activities for seniors with limited mobility? Here are expert-backed ideas.
How parents and caregivers can recharge when depletion takes its toll
The pure depletion this has led to is a case for finding a way to put yourself first, says Hartstein....
What is aphasia? Here’s what seniors and caregivers should know
Here’s what to know about aphasia, including how the disease is diagnosed and treated and ways caregivers can help patients...
Viral tweet calls out America for forcing women to shoulder the caregiving load
This Twitter thread is a reminder that women disproportionately care for aging seniors, too, and they need support.
When your spouse has dementia: How to cope following diagnosis, according to experts
Finding out that your spouse or partner has been diagnosed with any type of disease can be a scary and...
When an older loved one is struggling financially: How to help and cope
Here’s expert advice for how to emotionally support your parents if they’re struggling financially — and tips for keeping your...
7 Ways to Meet Other Caregivers
Caregiving can be lonely business. You may wave at other nannies at the park, but your attention is on the...
Inflation may cost Americans an extra $5,200 this year and families are feeling the strain
Rising inflation has working families struggling to afford groceries, gas and other everyday expenses.
Seniors are now eligible for second COVID booster shots: What you need to know
Adults 50 and older and people who are under 50 who are immunocompromised are now eligible to get a second...
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s: 3 tips for family caregivers
As you take on more responsibility for helping your loved one who has dementia or Alzheimer's, your roles will definitely...
Screen time could be the drug-free mood-booster every person with dementia needs
Anyone who has cared for a senior with dementia and its accompanying negative moods — from confusion to anger, sadness...
This International Women’s Day, if you want to #BreakTheBias, start at home
It's time we all look inside our households and examine the ways caregiving and housework — from caring for kids...
Long-term care insurance: The basics
Planning out how to care for yourself and your loved ones years down the road from now might not be...
Loneliness is linked to heart disease in older women: What caregivers should know
A new study highlights just how important social connections are for cardiovascular health, especially for senior women.
6 traits every professional senior caregiver should have
Debby Bitticks’ father-in-law was in a bad caregiver situation until she and her husband brought him home. Now Bitticks, producer of...
6 Tips for Creating a Memory Book of Your Loved One’s Life
When I told my grandma that I wanted to interview her about her life, she looked at me matter-of-factly and...
6 ways aging boomers are leaving their adult kids speechless
Here are the biggest eye-openers for Gen Xers and Millennials who are caring for their aging parents.
How I managed to let go while caring for my aging parents as they struggled through illness
Yes, we can organize care and meals, make the house easier to navigate and keep it clean, but then what...
Talking to kids about dementia: Tips you need to know
A dementia diagnosis can be troubling and confusing for family members of all ages. Here, experts offer advice on when...
How to talk to your aging loved one about transitioning to senior living
If you’re considering care options for your loved one and preparing to discuss a move into facility care, here’s what...
The omicron variant: What we know so far
Here’s what we know about the omicron variant so far, as well as what experts are recommending to keep yourself...
October “Senior Sense”- Caregiving for Geriatric Mental Health
By Chandi Deitmer, LICSW, Senior Care Advisor As a caregiver already swept up in the complexities of older adult care,...
5 questions to ask yourself before making a will
Most of us know that we should have a will — it’s just a matter of getting around to doing it. Regardless...
4 ways to pay for long-term care with life insurance
Regardless of how healthy and fit you are now, the chances are good that you or your spouse may need...
Hospital visitation rights: 3 things you should know
If you’ve ever spent time in a hospital, you know that visitors can be a welcome—and sometimes essential—part of the...
Do you need a probate lawyer? 4 questions to ask
Navigating the probate process can be tricky and time-consuming for any executor. As the person in charge of carrying out the...
Should older adults buy life insurance?
One of the main benefits of life insurance is ensuring that your dependents would be provided for in the event of your...
September “Senior Sense”: How to Balance Senior Care and Your Job
By Liz O’Donnell “I should just quit,” I thought to myself. I was exhausted. I had woken up at 5...
8 inspiring, feel-good stories about seniors we loved in 2020
Older adults, many of whom have been separated from friends and family or unable to partake in their usual social...
Seattle just passed a bill of rights for domestic workers. Here’s what you need to know
Nannies, senior care providers and other household employees working in Seattle now have additional job benefits, such as meal breaks,...
Experts debunk the ‘flurona’ myth and share what older adults need to know
You’re already worried about COVID and the flu. Should you also worry about “flurona”? Here’s what experts are saying.
Dementia and food: 13 tips to make sure a senior is eating enough
Alzheimer’s and dementia cause significant changes in the brain, which can turn the seemingly simple everyday task of eating into...
When Mom Moves In: Creating Boundaries and Expectations
The decision to move a parent into your household can follow a crisis. Maybe mom had a stroke and you’ve...
How nursing homes and long-term care facilities are battling omicron
Wondering how this latest surge is affecting nursing homes and long-term care facilities? Experts offer safety advice and insight.
6 questions to ask a caregiver before hiring during the pandemic
Here are the top safety questions to ask before hiring a caregiver amid the latest COVID surge.
How senior caregivers can best care for themselves through the pandemic
Experts agree that these circumstances are a case for senior caregivers to be aware of and to address their own...
COVID-19 meets flu season: How seniors and caregivers can prepare
Here are critical steps seniors and their caregivers can take to prepare for the coming flu season and continued risk...