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Understanding Dementia-Related Hiding Behavior in Senior Loved Ones

We’ve all felt that moment of sheer panic when we cannot find our keys or wallet. It is frustrating and [...]

How Do I Know if My Loved One Needs Home Care?

A woman asks herself, “How can I tell if my loved one needs home care?” as she walks arm in arm with her mom.

For many, deciding when or if your loved one needs elderly home care is one of the toughest decisions you [...]

Summer Power Outages: A Safety Guide for Older Adults

A radio, flashlight, and batteries sit on a table. These are important things to have during summer power outages.

Summertime is a prime time for power outages. For most of us, it’s a minor inconvenience; however for older loved [...]

Why Personalized Care Plans are Essential for Home Health Care

A caregiver discusses personalized care plans with a senior couple considering in-home care services.

You’ve just started checking out home health care choices for an older loved one, and you’re becoming a bit overwhelmed. [...]

How to Transform Aging with the Power of Positivity

Three older women transform aging with positivity as they share a laugh together.

Looking after an aging parent often means becoming their confidant and cheerleader. It should never be merely about managing medications [...]

Creating a Supportive Environment to Boost Independence in Dementia Patients

A senior woman does the dishes in her kitchen, a small way to maintain independence in dementia patients.

Routine small victories for somebody with dementia—like fixing what they want for dinner or tying their own shoes—can feel monumental. [...]

Tips for Supporting Senior Independence With Thoughtful Care

A woman uses tips for supporting senior independence while having a loving interaction with her senior mother.

What if your mom, who’s always had a green thumb, decides she wants to redesign the family garden? Though she [...]

Creative Ways to Support a Loved One With Dementia

Supporting a loved one with dementia is unlike all other responsibilities you’ll undertake. It requires you to dig deep down [...]

Communicating With Empathy: How to Talk to a Loved One Facing Cancer

A mother facing cancer and daughter smile together as they learn how to communicate about the mother’s disease.

Striking up a conversation with a family member with cancer can leave you feeling awkward and unsure of what to [...]

Building Stronger Family Bonds Through Better Communication

A family meets to discuss how to better communicate about family caregiving.

Looking after a loved one in the home can strain family dynamics. Siblings may argue about care decisions, adult children [...]

Unveiling Hope: Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment

Image of a brain with a missing puzzle piece that illustrates the need for more advanced Alzheimer’s research.

One positive thing about Alzheimer’s disease is it has seized the attention of researchers far and wide who are motivated [...]

Elevate Your Career Without Compromising Care for Aging Parents

A woman holds a folder and cup of coffee as she heads to work, successfully balancing her career with care for aging parents.

Though we might dread the alarm going off on Monday mornings, having a job outside the home is extremely important [...]

Transforming How We Address a New Diagnosis of Dementia

A doctor delivering a new diagnosis of dementia gestures at a clipboard as she explains her findings.

Receiving a new diagnosis of dementia is not easy. It kicks off a difficult rollercoaster of emotions that are heightened [...]

How to Find Common Ground When Parents Refuse Help at Home

A man reasons with his aging father, knowing what to do when parents refuse help at home.

It’s a complicated situation many family caregivers run into: your aging parents, who once looked after you, now resist the [...]

Dementia Communication: 5 Things You Should Never Say

An older woman and her adult daughter hug each other and smile as they connect better through effective dementia communication skills.

Have you ever said the wrong thing? Perhaps your objective was to compliment a friend on her new haircut, but [...]

Afraid of Falling? Gain Confidence With These Tips!

An older man who used to be afraid of falling now smiles confidently as he leans on his cane.

As we grow older, it’s natural to become more apprehensive about the risk of falling. For many people, however, being [...]

We Hear You! Here’s What Family Caregivers Say They Need Most.

A woman who is one of many family caregivers stands behind her older mother.

If you have ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you’re not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center [...]

Celebrate Someone You Love With These Creative Senior Birthday Party Ideas!

A family smiles as they surround an older man blowing out candles on a cake, one of the senior birthday party ideas they implemented to make him feel special.

If you’re looking for a fun way to celebrate the life of somebody you love, nothing beats a birthday party! [...]

Is It Time for Around-the-Clock Dementia Care?

A woman comforts her elderly mother as she considers around-the-clock dementia care.

Taking care of a loved one with dementia requires continuous adaptation to the individual’s changing needs. As the disease advances, [...]

10 Ways to Improve Time Management for Family Caregivers

A woman implements techniques for better time management for family caregivers, smiling as she writes in her planner.

How much extra time do you have on your hands? If you are like many family caregivers, carving out enough [...]

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