Maximizing Quality of Life as You Age
Whether retirement seems far away or just around the corner, it’s important to maximize quality of life as we age....
Senior care advice
Your coronavirus questions, answered: What seniors and caregivers need to know
As cases of the COVID-19 continue to rise, people concerned for senior loved ones’ safety have good reason to continue...
Planning for the financial and legal aspects of long-term care
Facilitated by Jody Gastfriend and Harry Margolis Our population is aging at an unprecedented pace. While many older adults will...
7 ways families can stay connected to senior loved ones during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for families hoping to stay in touch with vulnerable loved ones. Those who...
Managing Caregiving in the Era of COVID-19
Facilitated by Jody Gastfriend & Chandi Deitmer. The unique circumstances of COVID-19 add an extra layer to the already complex...
Is it safe to take my senior loved one to the hospital during COVID-19?
No matter how far along we get in this global pandemic, it remains challenging to get a grip on everyday...
Choosing Quality Senior Care Providers
Facilitated by Sheri LaBree and Erin Winsor If you’re a family caregiver, you may be making decisions without enough information...
More seniors are using cannabis to boost their well-being, but there’s one key risk
After decades of prohibition, cannabis laws are changing rapidly. The drug is currently legal for adults in 11 states and...
6 ways to navigate your role as a secondary caregiver
We recently found out that my mother-in-law has mild cognitive impairment. As she deals with memory issues related to the...
Woman with Alzheimer’s disease is overjoyed by FaceTime call from actor Ryan O’Neal
These days, connecting with others on video chat and social media is the norm. The ability to do just that...
How to safely celebrate the holidays with older loved ones during COVID-19
With the holidays quickly approaching, adults with aging parents and relatives are thinking about how to celebrate in the middle of...
Sharing the caregiving: Managing sibling disagreements
Facilitated by Jill McNamara Siblings can be our best friends and partners in crime growing up. But as adults, siblings...
New senior care survey reveals high levels of worry during COVID-19 and the holiday season among people caring for older adults
As we navigate the 2020 holiday season amid a global pandemic, families whose older loved ones receive professional senior care...
Aging in community: What it is and how it can benefit older adults’ well-being
When it comes to ensuring that an older adult’s lifestyle is conducive to being happy and healthy, aging in community...
Couple battles COVID alongside aging parents and kids — and now, they’re raising awareness
As news of the coronavirus pandemic began sweeping the United States in early 2020, Kirstin Johnson-Nixon quickly began changing her...
Emergency medical checklist for older adults: Here’s what to include
No emergency situation is simple, but those with seniors can be even more complicated due to numerous medications, doctors, insurance...
The cost of continuing care retirement communities: Can you afford it?
From independent living to assisted living and nursing home care, CCRCs can provide its residents with varied levels of care. There...
Checklist: Questions to ask an assisted living community
Here are some things to ask and contemplate when choosing an assisted living community. Make sure you take your time, ask many...
Caregiving during the mid-to-late stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia
The middle stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia can be the most challenging time for a caregiver. Your loved one is losing more and more...
8 questions to make choosing a CCRC easier
If you’re just beginning to dip your toe into the world of senior caregiving, there are several acronyms you’ll find...
10 ways to manage guilt when caring for elderly parents from afar
Even under the best of circumstances, caregiving is an overwhelming task. Add being far away from the loved one you’re...
This is how much senior care costs in 2019
As Baby Boomers move into their golden years, their adult-aged children are feeling the financial and emotional strain of caring...
What happens when term life insurance expires
Picture it: 10, 20, 30 years ago. Your past, responsible self purchased life insurance that would keep your family covered...
You probably need to update your beneficiaries. Here’s why
You’re asked to name a beneficiary many times over throughout your lifetime — each time you start a new job...
Revocable living trusts: The basics
Revocable living trusts are one of the most common forms of trusts that people put in place to protect their...
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...
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...
5 ways to maintain healthy family relationships when caring for an aging loved one
Caring for an aging loved one is undoubtedly a stressful experience. Add in the stress that caregiving can put on...
Power of attorney: Know the types and how to draft a form
A power of attorney (POA) form is a legal document saying you’re granting someone else (the attorney-in-fact) the power to...
When siblings share the caregiving for an aging parent: Will it be welfare or warfare?
“It shouldn’t have to be this hard,” says Kelly, a 55-year-old woman caring for her 89-year-old father with Parkinson’s disease....
How to Support Your Parent’s Senior Living Facility Romance
Love knows no age, but is this the right step for your parent? When you were choosing a senior...