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...
Senior care
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...
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...
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...
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...
Caregiving during the mid-to-late stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia
The middle stages of Alzheimer’s or dementia can be the most challenging time for a caregiver. Your loved one is losing more and more...
9 COVID-era questions caregivers need to ask before taking a job
Here, experts break down nine big questions about caregiving, safety measures, boundaries and everything else you want to know about...
What is PACE (Programs of All-Inclusive Care For The Elderly) and how do you qualify?
When federal and state government agencies began to develop community-based health services in the 1970s, the federal government, through the...
2021 Care.com Reviews Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The 2021 Care.com Reviews Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is only open...
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...
What causes insomnia in older adults and how to address the common sleep disorder
If you or your older loved one are tossing and turning throughout the night, you’re not alone — especially if...
Juggling my mom’s end of life care while raising my sons was brutal, but what I’m left with is love
I steered the car through the neighborhood and along the 1.5-mile road that bridged my mother’s house from mine, and...
New senior care survey reveals lasting impacts of the pandemic on older adults and family caregivers
With summer on the horizon and the light at the end of the tunnel of a global pandemic becoming brighter...
Helping my dad age in place at the end of life was the best way to honor his wishes and spirit
“Don’t ever put me in a nursing home, Lee,” my father said one Saturday afternoon as we finished bagging up...
Care.com 2021 Senior Caregiver Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Care.com Senior Caregiver Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is only open to legal...
Care.com Care Rewards 2021 Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Care.com Care Rewards 2021 Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is only open to legal...
6 tips for staying connected with your loved one’s long-term care facility
Communication is key to ensure your loved one gets the care they need. Here are six expert-backed tips for getting...
What families need to know about the push to expand Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Experts say SSI hasn’t kept up with the modern costs of living — as anyone trying to help their aging...
Baby boomers are demanding more from senior living options: What you need to know
By Libby Ryan Baby boomers are used to being in charge. Born between 1946 and 1964, members of the generation...
Balance issues in older adults: How to help when dizziness strikes
Has an older adult in your care seemed more unsteady on their feet lately? Perhaps they’re moving more slowly, or...
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...
Why more women end up caring for older loved ones — and how to get men to step it up
Experts share how women can feel more empowered to share the mental load of caregiving with their male siblings, partners...
11 tips for helping seniors stay healthy during the holiday season
While the holidays are a time of gatherings with family and friends, they can also be a source of stress,...
85-Year-Old Takes Wrong Turn, Survives 5 Days in Frigid Temps With Cat
When 85-year-old Ruby Stein left her granddaughter’s house in late March following a long-awaited visit, she never imagined what would...
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!...