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...
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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)...
4 things you must know about estate taxes
You know what they say about death and taxes—and when it comes to estate taxes, sometimes death isn’t even the...
Care can’t wait: 6 key provisions of The Build Back Better Act that matter for your family
This is a watershed moment for American families. As I write this, Congress is negotiating the details of a multi-trillion...
7 caregiver benefits that are wise to consider offering
Offering these incentives could not only help move the process along but lead you to a fitting, reliable and qualified...
Third COVID shots for seniors have been approved: What you need to know
The booster shots, which are a third dose of the existing mRNA vaccine, are available across the U.S., but there...
6 Reasons the Elderly Need Pets
We all love our four-legged cuddly companions. From dogs to cats to rabbits to iguanas, pets add immeasurable value to...
10 Things Grandparents Can Learn From Their Grandchildren
Kids say and do the darndest things — especially in the eyes of their grandparents. But seniors can learn a...
Questions to ask during a companion caregiver interview
Here’s how to connect with qualified companion caregiver candidates and all the bases you’ll want to cover when you meet.
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.
6 prescription discount cards that will help you save on your senior loved one’s medications
To help aging loved ones save on medication costs, many have turned to prescription discount card programs. These services typically...
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...
Moving to a long-term care facility during delta: What you need to know
Wondering how the delta variant is affecting nursing homes and long-term care facilities? Experts offer safety advice and insight.
COVID vaccine boosters for seniors: Here’s what we know so far
For seniors and family members looking for information on COVID booster shots, here’s what the officials are saying at this...
How to have tough conversations with a senior: 6 strategies for every family
Clara always had a contentious relationship with her fiercely-independent mother, and things didn’t get easier with time. Then, Clara’s mother...
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....
Behavioral challenges with Alzheimer’s: Tips for caregivers
Over time, changes in the brain of a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia can lead to more and more puzzling and disturbing...
What’s the difference between an advance directive and a DNR?
If you’re ever unable to make your own medical decisions, the paperwork you’ve set up ahead of time can be...
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...
How Medicare and Medicaid cover long-term care
Medicare and Medicaid. Their names are frustratingly easy to confuse or misstate. But when you’re navigating the emotionally charged (and...