8 tips for updating your profile to score a coveted job
If you’re ready to dive in and start turning the heads of even more prospective employers, here are eight tips...
Senior care
The best shower chairs, as recommended by experts
From the best shower chair for independent seniors to shower chairs for those who need extra support, check out our...
Must-knows for acing your next senior caregiver job interview
Want the inside scoop on senior caregiver interview questions and answers? Here, experts give you the intel.
Why every senior caregiver should consider professional training
Professional training doesn't just boost your paycheck, it ensures you're providing unmatched care to clients.
10 family caregivers reveal how their lives have changed since taking on the challenging role
Here's how family caregivers' lives look different since they started caring for an aging loved one, along with the ways...
Difficult behaviors in older adults: What to look out for and how you can help
If your loved one has started displaying challenging new behaviors such as anger, suspicion or withdrawal, there’s likely a reason...
New RSV vaccines for older adults: What we know and what to plan for
Here’s a look at what’s known about the new RSV vaccines for older adults, what’s not and what lies ahead...
Top technology for seniors: Devices and apps to boost wellness, safety and happiness
Easy-to-use technology for seniors can reap big rewards. Check out our list of electronic devices for elderly folks that go...
How to talk about end-of-life care with your doctor
Advice and expert input for speaking to your (or a loved one's) doctor about how you want end-of-life care handled.
Becoming a caregiver for a loved one who has dementia: What you need to know
While it can be incredibly overwhelming to become a dementia caregiver for a loved one, wrapping your head around the...
Hiring a caregiver: Should you hire privately or work with an agency?
Wondering if it's best to hire help through a caregiver agency or do it independently? Here, we break down both...
Caregiving runs deep in Asian American and Pacific Islander homes
Taking care of family members and immigrant relatives is a deeply ingrained facet of AAPI families. But this sense of obligation can too easily cut...
Expert-backed tips for staying well through the ‘tripledemic’ this holiday season
Don’t let the slew of viruses circulating — flu, RSV and COVID — disrupt your holiday plans.
Can caregiving for your parents get you a tax break?
Many adult children eventually experience a role reversal and become caregivers for their parents. The responsibilities of this range from...
Couples care for seniors: How to know if this type of caregiver is a fit for your loved ones
Here's what to know about hiring a couples caregiver to help with both your aging parents' needs.
The 3 stages of Alzheimer’s disease and how it progresses
While everyone's experience will be unique, there are common factors in the 3 stages of Alzheimer's disease that you should...
New report shows remote work has major benefits for parents and family caregivers
According to a new survey from Care.com and Mother Honestly, the remote work revolution has changed work for the better,...
How the Aid and Attendance Benefit can help veterans lower senior care costs
From where to find the Aid and Attendance VA form to how it can benefit you, here's everything you need...
Is social media hurting your mental health?: 5 steps for practicing #SafeSocial
Social media has a dark side, but these expert tips can help you and your family navigate the digital space...
Caring for a senior loved one: How to encourage family participation
Feel alone in caring for an aging family member? Here's how to make sure you're not the only one who's...
Hospice care at home: 3 questions to consider before choosing it
Wondering if hospice care at home is the right choice or if a hospital is a better fit? Here are...
Advance directives: What they are and why you need one
Aren't sure what an advance directive is or if you even need one? Here's a breakdown of what they are,...
End-of-life doulas: What they do and how they can help families
Also referred to as a death doula, an end-of-life doula can provide support for individuals facing terminal illnesses and for...
Veteran caregiver program benefits have been extended: What you need to know
Good news for family caregivers caring for an older loved one who’s a veteran: A newly announced expansion for the...
How to choose a hospice provider: 8 questions to ask
These important, expert-backed questions will ensure you choose the right hospice provider for a loved one.
Is palliative care right for you?
Aren't sure if palliative care is the way to go? Ask yourself (or loved one) the following questions to see...
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.
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.
Games for seniors: The best brain and body-stimulating apps and activities
Playing computer games or fiddling with smartphone apps is often frowned upon as a waste of time. But for older...
Checklist for financial caregivers: Accounts and documents
As a financial caregiver, there are many documents and accounts you must have access to in order to do a good...
Mean girls in senior living communities: What to do when an older loved one is being bullied
Exclusionary, “clique-y” behavior can unfortunately continue well past high school. Here’s what mean girl behavior looks like for seniors and...
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.
The 4 legal documents every adult should have
It’s all too easy to put off getting your legal paperwork in order. But when a major crisis hits —...
New COVID boosters recommended by the CDC for everyone 12 and up: What to know
The CDC just authorized new COVID boosters to fight back against the omicron variants. Here's what you need to know.
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...
High-paying jobs for college students, based on where you live
Check out this list of flexible, high-paying side hustles for college students, along with current average hourly pay rates for...