Palliative treatment and care: What you can expect
Learn how palliative care can benefit you or a loved one, its benefits and what to expect along the way.
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The hardest conversation: How to broach end-of-life wishes with a loved one
It's a scary, but important, conversation. Here's how to bring end-of-life wishes with a loved one and what to discuss.
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...
Mean girls in senior living communities: What to do when an older loved one is being bullied
Exclusionary, “clique-y” behavior can unfortunately continue well past high school. Here’s what mean girl behavior looks like for seniors and...
When is it time for hospice?
Wondering when it's time for hospice care (and what that means exactly)? Here, we break down everything about the timing...
Palliative care: What it is, how it helps and where to get it
Aren't sure what palliative care is exactly or how to go about getting it? Our guide breaks everything down.
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 —...
Watch out for these hidden costs of assisted living
Don't let the hidden costs of assisted living come as a surprise. Our list will prepare you for what's in...
Caregiver decision fatigue: How to know if you’re suffering from it and ways to cope
Think about how many decisions you’ve made today. When your alarm went off, you may have decided to sleep in...
Choosing a home care provider: What to look for to find the right fit
Looking to hire an in-home senior care provider? Make sure they tick all these boxes.
9 things to consider before moving mom or dad in with you
Thinking about having mom or dad move in with you? Be sure to take these things into account first.
Hiring a memory care provider: What to ask, according to experts
Once you’ve narrowed down your list of prospective memory care providers, it’s critical to gather as much information as possible....
Home care vs. nursing homes: How to figure out which is right for your loved one
Here’s a closer look at the pros and cons of in-home care and nursing homes as well as how to...
Partner or caregiver? How to manage the impact of caregiving on your relationship
From how the shift will affect your romantic relationship to tips on figuring out how to balance your new role...
How seniors and caregivers can use TikTok to boost mental and physical health
TikTok for seniors? Move over millennials. Older adults are all over the popular app — and it's great for their...
How parents and caregivers can recharge when depletion takes its toll
The pure depletion this has led to is a case for finding a way to put yourself first, says Hartstein....
When your spouse has dementia: How to cope following diagnosis, according to experts
Finding out that your spouse or partner has been diagnosed with any type of disease can be a scary and...
When an older loved one is struggling financially: How to help and cope
Here’s expert advice for how to emotionally support your parents if they’re struggling financially — and tips for keeping your...
Seniors are now eligible for second COVID booster shots: What you need to know
Adults 50 and older and people who are under 50 who are immunocompromised are now eligible to get a second...
What you need to know before becoming a family caregiver
Few people plan to take on the role of a family caregiver. Yet each year, many Americans find themselves shouldering...
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s: 3 tips for family caregivers
As you take on more responsibility for helping your loved one who has dementia or Alzheimer's, your roles will definitely...
This International Women’s Day, if you want to #BreakTheBias, start at home
It's time we all look inside our households and examine the ways caregiving and housework — from caring for kids...
Long-term care insurance: The basics
Planning out how to care for yourself and your loved ones years down the road from now might not be...
6 traits every professional senior caregiver should have
Debby Bitticks’ father-in-law was in a bad caregiver situation until she and her husband brought him home. Now Bitticks, producer of...
6 Tips for Creating a Memory Book of Your Loved One’s Life
When I told my grandma that I wanted to interview her about her life, she looked at me matter-of-factly and...
How I managed to let go while caring for my aging parents as they struggled through illness
Yes, we can organize care and meals, make the house easier to navigate and keep it clean, but then what...
Talking to kids about dementia: Tips you need to know
A dementia diagnosis can be troubling and confusing for family members of all ages. Here, experts offer advice on when...
How to talk to your aging loved one about transitioning to senior living
If you’re considering care options for your loved one and preparing to discuss a move into facility care, here’s what...
October “Senior Sense”- Caregiving for Geriatric Mental Health
By Chandi Deitmer, LICSW, Senior Care Advisor As a caregiver already swept up in the complexities of older adult care,...
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...
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...
Hospital visitation rights: 3 things you should know
If you’ve ever spent time in a hospital, you know that visitors can be a welcome—and sometimes essential—part of the...
Do you need a probate lawyer? 4 questions to ask
Navigating the probate process can be tricky and time-consuming for any executor. As the person in charge of carrying out the...
Should older adults buy life insurance?
One of the main benefits of life insurance is ensuring that your dependents would be provided for in the event of your...
Dementia and food: 13 tips to make sure a senior is eating enough
Alzheimer’s and dementia cause significant changes in the brain, which can turn the seemingly simple everyday task of eating into...
When Mom Moves In: Creating Boundaries and Expectations
The decision to move a parent into your household can follow a crisis. Maybe mom had a stroke and you’ve...
6 questions to ask a caregiver before hiring during the pandemic
Here are the top safety questions to ask before hiring a caregiver amid the latest COVID surge.
Understanding the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s: What experts say you need to know
Alzheimer’s disease is one cause of dementia, Kaiser explains, but there are actually a number of other common diseases that...
How senior caregivers can best care for themselves through the pandemic
Experts agree that these circumstances are a case for senior caregivers to be aware of and to address their own...
Gum grafting: What to know about gum recession, surgery and alternatives
If your dentist or periodontist has uttered the words gum recession — or worse — gum grafting surgery, your receding...