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How to Write an Adult or Senior Care Job Description

Now that you’ve decided to hire an in-home caregiver for yourself or an adult or senior in your life, you...

The Senior Care Dictionary: 128 Words and Acronyms You Need to Know

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there were 47.8 million people age 65 and older in the United States in...

Finding Senior Care With a Heart

16 hours. That’s how long Carolyn Childerston’s mom Doris spent on the floor of her small-town Nebraska home after taking...

6 Video Interview Tips with a Nanny, Sitter, Dog Walker or Caregiver

You know the hiring process by now – posting the job, screening, in-person interviews. Luckily the 21st century brought us...

How to create a plan of care for your senior caregiver

When you’re hiring a caregiver to look after your elderly loved one — especially one with dementia or other mental...

Aging in Place: A Guide for Seniors and Families

Aging in place is when a senior continues to live independently or semi-independently in their own home or community. According...

Hoarding and the Elderly: How to Help Them Declutter

We inherit a lot from our parents: their traits, their looks and even their stuff — perhaps too much of their...

The 6 signs of decline to watch for in senior loved ones

Is it inevitable that aging must bring disease, debilitation and dementia? Jack Lalanne, the exercise guru, continued his two-hour daily...

7 Benefits of Hospice Care

When the doctor mentioned hospice as an option for Elaine Bleiden’s mother, Bleiden was surprised. “I was totally blown away,...

How to Bond With Your Grandchildren

Maintaining a strong relationship between a grandparent and grandchild is important for both of you. By being a part of...

8 Touching Handmade Gift Ideas for Grandparents

Yes, you can buy a present for a loving grandparent from a store, but they can be very impersonal. Why...

Wallet-friendly senior care resources for those needing financial assistance

This list of affordable senior care resources can help you research and understand what programs and resources are available if the...

How to get a handicapped parking permit

If you have a short-term or long-term disability that impairs your mobility or requires you to use a cane, wheelchair,...

How Senior Care Impacts Families Financially, Emotionally and in the Workplace

“I’m having a care crisis.” When your friend turns to you and says this, what do you think? Is it...

This Woman Just Became a Great-Great-Great Grandmother at 92

Recently, a 92-year-old woman was lucky enough to become a great-great-great grandmother, a title that’s so rare that her family...

Must Read: 90-Year-Old Offers Tips on How to Cure Loneliness

Loneliness can creep into our lives at any moment. But it’s an especially common part of life for seniors, which...

80-Year-Old Grandma Explains Why Video Games Are Her Favorite

Being social and challenging the mind are two ways we can keep our brains young and help ward off Alzheimer’s. The task has...

Mom, Son Share Laughter, Tears Through Dementia Journey

Joey Daley knew that it was only a matter of time before his mother, Molly Daley, would forget him. Her...

This Couple Coordinates Outfits Every Day, and It’s the Cutest

What’s the secret to a lengthy marriage? Well, if you take this couple as an example, it may all be...

Virtual Reality Helps Seniors Complete Their Bucket Lists

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbc-_Z04eZE Whether it’s written down or in our heads, most of us have a bucket list. Typically they include places...

FitBit Helps Detect Life-Threatening Condition, Saves Woman’s Life

Health trackers seem to be all the rage these days. But could the wearable technology be more than just a...

Senior Services: How to Get Extra Support for Your Care Journey

It’s okay to reach out for extra support. If you’ve discovered that the scope of care that’s needed is beyond...

The Elder Care Glossary: 34 Terms You Should Know

If you’re acting as a family caregiver for a loved one or close friend, here are 34 senior care-related terms...

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...

Quality Care and Your Home Care Aide

It’s a relief to have finally arranged for home care for your parent or spouse. But that’s only half the...

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...

Man, 88, Fulfills Lifelong Goal, Graduates With College Degree

Horace Sheffield has seen and done a lot in his 88 years, and he just celebrated his proudest moment. The...

5 Ways Older Workers Can Combat Age Discrimination in 2017

Whether you’re re-entering the work world after retirement, or are energized and simply dedicated to your nine-to-five, there are a lot of 50-plus...

Real Story Spotlight: “My favorite is when the residents give you a kiss on the cheek and tell you that they love you, because you know they mean it.”

Vicky G., a senior care provider in Mechanicsburg, PA,chats about finding a her second career in senior care. Mechanicsburg, PA – A well-liked member of...