How to Cope When Caring for Someone Who’s Not a ‘Loved One’
An ad for home care or assisted living pops up on your screen. Two people—usually an aging parent and an…
Caregiving
How to Practice Self-Care to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
In just five years, the number of caregivers in the U.S. has increased from 43.5 million to 53 million, according…
Finding Quality Senior Care
One of the most difficult decisions you'll make in life is choosing a senior living or care provider for a…
Family Conversations About Disaster Planning, Caregiving, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia
Natural disasters happen all the time – yet it’s not uncommon for individuals and families to find they are ill-prepared…
Disaster Planning for Your Loved One With Memory Impairment
Natural disasters can be challenging enough to prepare for on your own, but what if you are a family caregiver…
Does Your Loved One With Memory Impairment Have Adequate Home Insurance Protection?
Experiencing a natural disaster is extremely difficult for anyone, but for someone with dementia it may be especially traumatic. Emotional…
These Mobile Apps May Boost Wellness and Longevity
Here's a rundown of how technology is helping us with personal improvement, caregiving for family members, and personal safety. If…
Tackling the Difficult Driving Conversation with an Older Relative
Most of us are safe on the road as we age, and if needed, we automatically adjust our driving to…
Sharing the Demands of Caregiving and the Workplace
As Deborah Koehneke sees it, she has two full-time jobs. One is director of medical clinics in Hillsdale, Michigan. The…
Caregiving Tips: Understanding Your Parent’s Perspective
Shirley Tulin, 93, feels lucky that her adult children don't make care decisions or call the shots for her. The…
Older Adults Are Gaining Experience and Reaping the Benefits of Virtual Reality
Eugenia Plant lives in a nursing home. And yet, since she has been there, virtual reality (VR) has taken her…