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Having a joint bank account with an aging parent or loved one you’re caring for might seem ideal. After all, it can make it easier to...

Juggling a career and being a primary caregiver can feel exhausting and unsustainable. Before deciding to quit your job to take care of...

Seniors with limited mobility struggle with car travel When older adults have limited mobility, it’s a struggle for them and you to...

Today our chef prepared a delicious meal for the residents, some had salmon with shrimp, others had the chicken with a side of asparagus...

Michelle Porjes, Ed.S. shares the 9 lessons she learned during her 10-year journey caring for her mother, who lived with dementia. I am...

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Featuring expert advice from Stephanie Erickson, MSW Elder abuse has been on America’s radar since the 1950s, with the first major steps...

Do people with Alzheimer’s know they have it? Many family caregivers want to know, “do people with Alzheimer’s know they have it?” You...

Does someone with dementia know they have it? Families often ask “are dementia patients aware of their condition?” In some cases, the...

If there is a silver lining to this pandemic, one might be that it has spurred older adults to adopt and use technology in greater...

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Over the past year, the pandemic has put caregivers under increased financial stress in addition to increasing their caregiving...

Keeping Medicare costs low can be a confusing challenge. But avoiding three common mistakes helps prevent increased premiums and higher...

Check to avoid serious issues when adding new medications for seniors Most older adults take multiple medications, so it’s important to...