Palliative treatment and care: What you can expect
Aren't sure how palliative care can benefit you or a loved one? Here, we break down what you can expect.
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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.
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.
Nursing homes: Watch out for these 5 hidden costs
Don't let these little-known nursing home costs catch you off guard.
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...
Does insurance cover nursing homes? Here’s what you need to know
When it comes to insurance covering nursing homes fees, it isn't so cut and dried. Here's everything you should know.
10 ways to make moving easier for your senior loved one
Whether they’re downsizing to an apartment or taking a room in a relative’s home, moving can be a very challenging...
What to look for to find the right fit with a home care provider
Looking to hire an in-home senior care provider? Make sure they tick all these boxes.
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...
How to know when it’s time for a nursing home
Here are some signs that might indicate a nursing home is needed, both for the aging person and for those...
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...
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...
Seattle just passed a bill of rights for domestic workers. Here’s what you need to know
Nannies, senior care providers and other household employees working in Seattle now have additional job benefits, such as meal breaks,...
What to do if your caregiver isn’t the right fit
If you feel the senior caregiver you hired is not up to the job, here’s how to proceed.
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...
Palliative care versus hospice: Breaking down the differences
Researching care options but confused between palliative care vs. hospice care? Here’s a comparison of both types of care so you...
8 tips for communicating effectively with your parent’s medical team
As her parents’ health declined, Lori LaBey found herself increasingly responsible for managing their medical information. She had to keep...
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...
Safety checklist: How to dementia-proof every room in your home
Anyone who’s cared for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia knows the worry you can have for their safety....
Why most senior caregivers are household employees not independent contractors
The senior caregiver you’ve hired is most likely a household employee, not an independent contractor. Here’s why: “The vast majority of in-home senior caregivers...
What is an aging life care manager — and should you hire one?
Whether you’re an older adult or a concerned family caregiver, the decisions you need to make surrounding aging safely, comfortably...
6 ways to prepare for the senior caregiving journey
The oft-circuitous journey of caring for aging parents catches many of us off guard. As our parents enter the challenging...
8 senior care options: How to choose the best fit for your aging loved one
Understand the differences between senior care options so you can choose the right fit for yourself or loved a one.
4 common in-home senior care challenges and how to overcome them
It can sometimes be hard for someone to accept that they need extra help at home. Wanting to stay independent...
The Special Needs Respite Care Guide: The Cost of Care
Whether you hire a qualified individual or use a respite care agency, quality care can be costly. Rates may vary by...
The Special Needs Respite Care Guide: Interview Questions
It can be nerve-wracking to think of handing off your child’s care to anyone — let alone a relative stranger....
The Special Needs Respite Care Guide: Quality Care and Your Caregiver
You’ve researched, interviewed, and hired an individual or respite care facility to provide care for your child with special needs. Congratulations!...
6 ways to make long-distance caregiving work for your family
Caregiving is never simple, but being hundreds of miles away from your loved one can make it extra challenging. According...
Why the Fair Care Pledge Matters
We want what’s best for our children. We take pride in taking care of our homes. And we respect our...
How to Find Respite Care Jobs
Could a respite care job be in your future? Not sure what that means? Read up on What Is Respite...
Adult Care and Senior Care: Rules to Discuss Before You Hire
As you start interviewing prospective caregiver candidates, it’s a good idea to take some time to determine your house rules as...
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...
Build Key Connections for Aging in Place
According to AARP, several studies suggest that isolation is a major health risk for seniors. Now that more people than...
A Checklist for Aging in Place
In a recent survey of Americans over 50, AARP found that 89 percent wished to stay in their current home...
Advocacy for Seniors: An Interview with Ruth Harriet Jacobs
Ruth Jacobs, an advocate for seniors and a senior herself, doesn’t believe in politely sitting back and taking what one...
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,...
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...
11 Strategies for Managing Your Parents’ Finances
By the time Mim King started asking questions about her parents’ finances, they had already been bilked out of over...