How Senior Care Impacts Families Financially, Emotionally and in the Workplace
“I’m having a care crisis.” When your friend turns to you and says this, what do you think? Is it...
Senior care
Police Warn of the ‘Can You Hear Me?’ Phone Scam
It’s common to hear someone say “Can you hear me?” on a phone call, but police are warning the public about...
This Woman Just Became a Great-Great-Great Grandmother at 92
Recently, a 92-year-old woman was lucky enough to become a great-great-great grandmother, a title that’s so rare that her family...
Must Read: 90-Year-Old Offers Tips on How to Cure Loneliness
Loneliness can creep into our lives at any moment. But it’s an especially common part of life for seniors, which...
80-Year-Old Grandma Explains Why Video Games Are Her Favorite
Being social and challenging the mind are two ways we can keep our brains young and help ward off Alzheimer’s. The task has...
Mom, Son Share Laughter, Tears Through Dementia Journey
Joey Daley knew that it was only a matter of time before his mother, Molly Daley, would forget him. Her...
This Couple Coordinates Outfits Every Day, and It’s the Cutest
What’s the secret to a lengthy marriage? Well, if you take this couple as an example, it may all be...
Virtual Reality Helps Seniors Complete Their Bucket Lists
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbc-_Z04eZE Whether it’s written down or in our heads, most of us have a bucket list. Typically they include places...
FitBit Helps Detect Life-Threatening Condition, Saves Woman’s Life
Health trackers seem to be all the rage these days. But could the wearable technology be more than just a...
Senior Services: How to Get Extra Support for Your Care Journey
It’s okay to reach out for extra support. If you’ve discovered that the scope of care that’s needed is beyond...
The Elder Care Glossary: 34 Terms You Should Know
If you’re acting as a family caregiver for a loved one or close friend, here are 34 senior care-related terms...
Your Guide to Senior Care Options
The vast majority of seniors — nearly 90 percent — prefer to age in their own home, according to AARP’s 2012...
Quality Care and Your Home Care Aide
It’s a relief to have finally arranged for home care for your parent or spouse. But that’s only half the...
Is non-medical home care right for your loved one?
When it comes to finding care for your aging loved ones, you want to make sure you find the right...
Steps to Hire Senior Caregivers
Find Qualified Applicants Care.com can be used to find local senior caregivers online, interview them in person and check all...
Man, 88, Fulfills Lifelong Goal, Graduates With College Degree
Horace Sheffield has seen and done a lot in his 88 years, and he just celebrated his proudest moment. The...
5 Ways Older Workers Can Combat Age Discrimination in 2017
Whether you’re re-entering the work world after retirement, or are energized and simply dedicated to your nine-to-five, there are a lot of 50-plus...
Real Story Spotlight: Using Past Experiences to Build a Career as a Caregiver
Austin, TX – “Taking care of people in need is a grand vocation for me. Many people end up sick or...
Real Story Spotlight: “My favorite is when the residents give you a kiss on the cheek and tell you that they love you, because you know they mean it.”
Vicky G., a senior care provider in Mechanicsburg, PA,chats about finding a her second career in senior care. Mechanicsburg, PA – A well-liked member of...
6 Ways To Balance Life, Work and Caregiving
This post originally appeared on Glassdoor.com, it has been reprinted with permission. Are you taking care of family members or...
DIY Design: Seamlessly Add An In-Law Suite To Your Floor Plan
Get expert advice and inspiration for adding a comfy extra living space to your home. Many people leave the family...
Want Job Security? 5 In-Demand Medical Careers to Consider
This post originally appeared on Glassdoor, it has been reprinted with permission. There are a few industries that will always...
Paying for Senior Care Legal Fees
My mother’s (second) husband is ill. All of their assets — home and stocks/bonds/annuities — are in his name only. ...
Dementia and Guardianship
My client came to see me at her wits end about what to do about her father. He was suffering...
Hawaii Wants to Give Cash to Family Caregivers
Hawaii last week passed the Kapuna Caregivers Act, a first-of-its-kind piece of legislation that could provide the financial relief working...
These Are the Best & Worst States for Seniors
There are nearly 75 million Baby Boomers in the U.S., and many of them have already hit — or are close...
How to Choose the Best Medical Alert Device for Your Loved One
It only takes one mishap for life to change suddenly for an aging loved one. Even if your parent or...
Alexa, Will You Help My Mom’s Caregiver?
We can use the Amazon Echo’s voice-activated virtual assistant, Alexa, to organize a calendar, learn about the weather or today’s...
March “Senior Sense”: Avoiding Caregiver Burnout
By Angelina Portuense, Senior Care Provider Specialist Many of us may find ourselves in the role of caregiver one day....
How I Balanced Motherhood and Being My Father’s Hospice Caregiver
When I was in my 30s, I faced the grueling task of simultaneously caring for my ill father and my...
What to Know About Commingling Money With an Aging Parent
Commingling funds with an elderly parent can be convenient to pay bills or monitor spending, but experts contend that such...
Uniform Law Clarifies Authorities Granted in Aging Parent’s Power of Attorney
When George Reilly was growing up in New York, his father had a nylon gym bag that he called his “death...
Choose to Cruise: 10 Great Cruise Options for Seniors
Ask almost anyone who has cruised, and they’ll tell you it’s the best vacation ever. It’s a private yacht or...
Growing together at the end of life: Having honest, emotional conversations
A life-limiting diagnosis can be a frightening prospect, but some people learn to use the opportunity to their advantage. They...
How to Create a Meaningful Bucket List
Although the Morgan Freeman-Jack Nicholson movie “The Bucket List” was in theaters more than a decade ago, people across America...
Creating a Social Network May Protect the Elderly From Financial Fraud
Seniors aged 65 and above will make up 18 percent of the nation’s population by 2030. Currently, Americans over the...
4 Ways Seniors Can Avoid Isolation After a Spouse Dies
In her new book, “Now With You, Now Without,” actor and author Kathryn Leigh Scott writes about the isolation she...
May “Senior Sense”- Creating a Legacy that Endures: Grandparents Connecting with Grandchildren
“Mom, look at Grandma. She looks so pretty.” My twelve-year-old daughter discovered a picture of my mom in a box...
How to Distance Yourself From Regrets
Looking back on your life, do you have any regrets? If you’re like most people, a few notable moments may...
How to Talk to Aging Parents About Who Gets What in the Will
Jenna said she didn’t think it was possible to feel worse than she already did after her mother’s death, but...