Could a geriatrician be the best doctor for you?
It’s no secret that Americans are getting older. According to recent U.S. Census data, the median age in the U.S. is shifting...
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Should you have a joint bank account with your parent?
Taking care of an aging parent is full of challenges. So on first thought, opening a joint bank account with...
Checklist for financial caregivers: Accounts and documents
As a financial caregiver, there are many documents and accounts you must have access to in order to do a good...
Life insurance: What are the types + how to buy it
Don’t have life insurance? You’re not alone. Over 100 million Americans don’t have a policy, according to Life Happens, a...
Checklist: Everything you need to do after someone dies
After a loved one dies, it can be hard to think of anything beyond your immediate sadness and grief. But...
How to make a living will
A living will is a straightforward, easy-to-complete document that allows you to specify what should happen in the event that you’re...
What’s the difference between an advance directive and a DNR?
If you’re ever unable to make your own medical decisions, the paperwork you’ve set up ahead of time can be...
4 things you must know about estate taxes
You know what they say about death and taxes—and when it comes to estate taxes, sometimes death isn’t even the...
How to create a health care proxy
Who would you pick to make medical decisions for you if you were no longer able to make them on...
How to find an estate planning attorney
When it comes to protecting and passing on your assets after you die, an estate planning attorney can (and should)...
Trust vs. will: Which is better for you?
Determining if you need a trust or a will can get confusing, because on the surface both appear to do...
8 common questions about wills, answered by an expert
When it comes to your last will and testament, you’ve probably got questions — lots of questions — about this...
What is a trust—and why they’re not just for the super wealthy
You might think trust funds are reserved for the super-wealthy, but in reality a trust can be a smart estate-planning...
Why I hired a comedian to visit my mother with Alzheimer’s
The most harrowing plane ride I’ve ever had was a trip from the East coast to the West coast last...
How to choose the right wheelchair for your senior loved one
Finding the right wheelchair for someone can be a daunting task, as it depends on a variety of factors ranging...
Staying in my lane: Caring for the caregiver
I first learned about what I call the lanes of parental caregiving when I was 35. That’s when my mother...
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...
Why more people are using advance directives for people with dementia
Financial planners, family-law attorneys, and medical professionals have long urged people to write advance directives—legal statements that stipulate what sort of...
5 top online, low-cost will services for estate planning
According to a recent Gallup poll, 56% of Americans do not have a will. Dying without a will means that state laws will...
What is a durable power of attorney and what questions should you ask them
What is a durable power of attorney? Here's a simple explainer of this important document and why you need it.
A rock and a hard place: A family caregiver’s account of her mother’s final months
Caught between my dying mother and my teenaged son, I felt as if I couldn’t do anything right. Or could...
A wheelchair accessible home: Tips for making it work
By Mary Brophy Marcus Preparing a home so that it’s wheelchair accessible can be incredibly stressful. Usually, when you need...
What to do when someone dies without a will
Dying without a will: It sounds dire. What happens to the deceased’s assets? And who makes the decisions? Admittedly, the...
Should you write your own will or hire a lawyer?
If you don’t yet have a last will and testament, you might be wondering if you really need to hire...
How will technology change care work?
This interview originally appeared on apolitical.co. It’s presented here with permission of the publisher. Workers in the care sector are...
Saying goodbye to your nanny: How to help kids with the transition
Sad? Confused? Worried about the kids? Here's how to say goodbye to your nanny, according to experts.
The Medicare card scam every senior should beware of
In an effort to reduce identity theft and fraud, new Medicare cards were sent out beginning in April to more...
How Care.com and non-profits are bringing an entrepreneurial mindset to Europe’s refugee crisis
By Laura Esnaola Today, Care.com is standing with Tent Partnership for Refugees — a non-profit organization founded by Chobani CEO Hamdi...
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...
Finding a Job Oasis in America’s Child Care Desert
The demand for reliable, quality child care professionals is significant and growing. Caring for children can be a fulfilling and...
What an elder law attorney does — and why you might need one
An elder law attorney can be crucial for older adults. Here's what they do and when it's a good idea...
The 4 legal documents every adult should have
It’s all too easy to put off getting your legal paperwork in order. But when a major crisis hits —...
This is how much child care costs in 2018
Read the Care.com 2023 Cost of Care Report: This is what child care costs in 2023 Child care costs rose for...
Cost of Child Care Survey: 2017 Report
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Real Story Spotlight: How Babysitting Helped Her Discover Her Dream Career
Columbus, OH – “I have a lot of experience with childcare. I have been babysitting since I was 13 for kids...
7 Things to Know about the Massachusetts Domestic Workers Bill of Rights
On April 1, 2015, the Massachusetts Domestic Workers Bill of Rights took effect. What does this law mean for you?...
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...
The Ultimate Father’s Day Guide: How You Can Celebrate Dad in Style
Father’s Day is fast-approaching, so many of us are in brainstorm mode as we try to come up with ways...
How to Get Kids Out of the House
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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...