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A woman relaxes after her caregiving duties and ponders positive goals for caregivers for the new year.

2024 Resolutions: Positive Goals for Caregivers

December 29, 2023

“I’m going to force myself to run three miles every day.” “I’m going to clean the bathrooms more often.” “I’m going to eat more celery …Read More

A senior woman enjoys her independence with support from a home care professional thanks to her family’s efforts in monitoring older loved ones for safety during their holiday visits.

Holiday Season Alert: Monitoring Older Loved Ones for Safety

November 17, 2023

Ready or not, the holiday season is here! As you prepare for family gatherings, there is something more to consider besides what dishes to prepare, …Read More

An adult woman who has taken on a family caregiving role spends time with her elderly mother.

Celebrating Family Caregiving and Those Who Care

November 3, 2023

If you’ve ever felt unrecognized and underappreciated in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, an …Read More

An adult woman spends time with her older parents, something that many only-child caregivers do each day.

Caring for Aging Parents? Top Tips for Only-Child Caregivers

October 13, 2023

Being an only child has some perks. During childhood, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or fights, and you also had the benefit of …Read More

A woman uses hand weights knowing that exercise is a key strategy to prevent a stroke.

Top Strategies to Help Loved Ones Prevent a Stroke

September 29, 2023

Experiencing a stroke is just the first step in a series of challenges. The resulting effects from a stroke can linger long-term. In fact, the …Read More

An older man rubs his sore knee before preparing for joint replacement surgery.

Questions to Ask the Doctor When Considering Joint Replacement

September 15, 2023

You have just found out that Dad will need knee replacement surgery. You have heard bits and pieces of what this could involve from other …Read More

A woman pours a glass of water to ensure she stays hydrated, which is one of a number of incontinence care tips for family caregivers

Top Incontinence Care Tips for Family Caregivers

August 18, 2023

It’s not something most of us would feel comfortable discussing with others. The awkwardness of even talking about incontinence is generally enough to keep the …Read More

A sad senior man stands in the kitchen with a glass of water pondering the connection between heart disease and depression.

Understanding the Relationship Between Heart Disease and Depression

August 4, 2023

Having a heart attack changes life in the blink of an eye. What felt important before the health emergency suddenly shifts, as the main concern …Read More

Allergies in older adults are indicated by a senior gentleman standing out in nature and sneezing

Monitoring and Managing Allergies in Older Adults

July 21, 2023

Ahh, summertime! Now that the long, cold winter and wet springtime are over, we can at last get outside. For older adults, getting out into …Read More

Woman standing with doctor and elderly loved one at the hospital, putting senior advocacy tips into practice to make sure the senior receives the best care

Senior Advocacy Tips During a Hospital Stay

July 14, 2023

Whether an older loved one is in the hospital for a planned procedure or an unplanned medical emergency, you might be left feeling vulnerable and …Read More