Inflation may cost Americans an extra $5,200 this year and families are feeling the strain
Rising inflation has working families struggling to afford groceries, gas and other everyday expenses.
Senior care
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...
Screen time could be the drug-free mood-booster every person with dementia needs
Anyone who has cared for a senior with dementia and its accompanying negative moods — from confusion to anger, sadness...
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...
Loneliness is linked to heart disease in older women: What caregivers should know
A new study highlights just how important social connections are for cardiovascular health, especially for senior women.
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...
6 ways aging boomers are leaving their adult kids speechless
Here are the biggest eye-openers for Gen Xers and Millennials who are caring for their aging parents.
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...
The omicron variant: What we know so far
Here’s what we know about the omicron variant so far, as well as what experts are recommending to keep yourself...
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...
September “Senior Sense”: How to Balance Senior Care and Your Job
By Liz O’Donnell “I should just quit,” I thought to myself. I was exhausted. I had woken up at 5...
8 inspiring, feel-good stories about seniors we loved in 2020
Older adults, many of whom have been separated from friends and family or unable to partake in their usual social...
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,...
Experts debunk the ‘flurona’ myth and share what older adults need to know
You’re already worried about COVID and the flu. Should you also worry about “flurona”? Here’s what experts are saying.
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...
How nursing homes and long-term care facilities are battling omicron
Wondering how this latest surge is affecting nursing homes and long-term care facilities? Experts offer safety advice and insight.
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...
COVID-19 meets flu season: How seniors and caregivers can prepare
Here are critical steps seniors and their caregivers can take to prepare for the coming flu season and continued risk...
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...
Care.com 2021 Care Provider Safety Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Care.com 2021 Care Provider Safety Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is only open to legal residents...
COVID and the 2021 holidays: How to stay safe if you’re gathering to celebrate
Experts offer guidelines for making safer holiday plans for your family during the ongoing COVID pandemic and the arrival of...
14 high-tech ways to help older adults stay connected
Whether you’re looking for tech tools to keep your aging loved one connected at home or in facility care, you...
6 creative ways caregivers can help seniors’ social lives thrive
For seniors aging in place, it can be difficult to keep up the social pace. Here’s how to help seniors...
9 expert-approved ways to help seniors keep up with everyday routines
As important as daily routines may be, sticking to them isn’t always easy for seniors. Changes in health status and...
Interactive COVID risk map gauges likelihood of exposure based on location and event size
This real-time, COVID-19 risk assessment tool, created by researchers at Georgia Tech University, can take some of the guesswork out...
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)...