5 Fun Farms for Strawberry Picking in the Denver Area
Sometimes it’s hard to remember vast farmlands when you’re in Denver, and I know I’m guilty of craving a country...
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I was so excited~Have patience
I applied for 6 jobs so far and I got 2 of them within 2 weeks. I was surprized and...
10 Community Service Ideas for San Francisco Kids
How do we get kids to give back? Connect them to community service from a young age and show them...
How Care Took Center Stage on the Golden Globes’ Red Carpet
Dazzling black gowns, tailored tuxedos, and the ever-familiar red carpet kicked off the 75th Golden Globes on Sunday night. But...
Organic Versus Non-GMO Labeling
For people who have become more watchful of what goes into what they eat, the good news is that an...
Caregiver Triangle
If you’ve been providing care for any length of time then I’m sure you know exactly what I am talking...
The 2020 household employment changes every family should prepare for
If you have a nanny watching your kids or a senior caregiver taking care of a loved one, you know...
Do You Use Essential Oils? If so, You May Be Poisoning Your Kids
Turns out that natural remedies may not be so safe after all. According to HealthDay News, a Tennessee poison center...
Caregiver Testimonials: Meg W.
Meg is a caregiver currently living in Los Angeles, pursuing her primary passion as a traveling dancer. She uses Care.com to...
Parenting Positively: Ten Important Truths Adults Should Learn About Children
The hardest job in the world is being a parent, or maybe it’s being a child. Both these...
ALERT: Salmonella Found in Dog Treats, Pet Food Prompts Recall
Image via Food and Drug Administration Attention dog owners: If you’ve purchased Raws for Paws pet food or Smokehouse Pet...
Health and safety tips for seniors exercising
Learn essential health and safety tips for older adults who want to get started with regular exercise.
Emergency medical checklist for older adults: Here’s what to include
No emergency situation is simple, but those with seniors can be even more complicated due to numerous medications, doctors, insurance...
The cost of continuing care retirement communities: Can you afford it?
From independent living to assisted living and nursing home care, CCRCs can provide its residents with varied levels of care. There...
This is how much senior care costs in 2019
As Baby Boomers move into their golden years, their adult-aged children are feeling the financial and emotional strain of caring...
What happens when term life insurance expires
Picture it: 10, 20, 30 years ago. Your past, responsible self purchased life insurance that would keep your family covered...
You probably need to update your beneficiaries. Here’s why
You’re asked to name a beneficiary many times over throughout your lifetime — each time you start a new job...
Revocable living trusts: The basics
Revocable living trusts are one of the most common forms of trusts that people put in place to protect their...
Should you have a joint bank account with your parent?
Taking care of an aging parent is full of challenges. So on first thought, opening a joint bank account with...
How to create a health care proxy
Who would you pick to make medical decisions for you if you were no longer able to make them on...
8 common questions about wills, answered by an expert
When it comes to your last will and testament, you’ve probably got questions — lots of questions — about this...
How much does Medicaid pay for assisted living?
For many seniors, making the switch to assisted living can come with a host of challenges — not the least...
Power of attorney: Know the types and how to draft a form
A power of attorney (POA) form is a legal document saying you’re granting someone else (the attorney-in-fact) the power to...
When siblings share the caregiving for an aging parent: Will it be welfare or warfare?
“It shouldn’t have to be this hard,” says Kelly, a 55-year-old woman caring for her 89-year-old father with Parkinson’s disease....
How to Support Your Parent’s Senior Living Facility Romance
Love knows no age, but is this the right step for your parent? When you were choosing a senior...