Holiday Travel and Dementia
If you have a loved one with dementia who will be accompanying you on a trip during the holidays, give these tips a try.
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Nov 30, 2022
Does Your Elderly Loved One Need a REAL ID?
What is the Tennessee Real ID? Should you help the elderly loved ones in your care get one? This answers the most common questions.
Oct 26, 2022
Dementia and Halloween: What You Need to Know
For older adults dealing with dementia, however, Halloween can be anything but fun. Here's how to make the holiday more enjoyable.
Oct 5, 2022
PASS: Men as Solo Agers
Is aging without family support the same if you're a man or a woman? We think not. This article explains why.
Oct 5, 2022
Autumn is Here
Autumn is a wonderful time of the year. The weather is getting a little cooler– not too cold yet--and the air is a little crisper.
Sep 16, 2022
Plan Today for Tomorrow's Elder Care Emergencies
It’s midnight. The phone rings. Mom’s had a fall. She’s being taken to the hospital. Now what?
Sep 16, 2022
Fall Prevention: Dealing with Resistance
Generational clashes are especially common when it comes to dealing with the reality of an older adult’s fall risk.
Aug 2, 2022
Will Hidden Eldercare Costs Blindside Your Family?
If you want to navigate the elder care journey without going broke, you won’t want to miss this FREE educational event...
Jul 25, 2022
After My First Meeting, I Was So Relieved
When my mom went into rehab after having a stroke, I was told that I should see an elder care lawyer to protect Mom’s assets...
Jul 20, 2022
Elder Abuse: Spotting the Signs and Getting Help
Elder abuse. What is it? Where does it happen? Who are the victims? What can we do to protect our loved ones?
Jun 19, 2022
Are You Assuming Your Kids Will Be Your Caregivers?
Are you expecting your kids to care for you in your old age—but you’ve never talked to them about it? This is a mistake...
Jun 15, 2022
When Out-of-Town Relatives Visit
When family members visit, caregivers often welcome the break. Sometimes, though, visiting family members can bring new sets of worries...
Jun 15, 2022
Are You In the Conflict Box?
Caregivers urge their parents to accept help, move to an assisted living facility, or surrender the car keys. Parents resist.
Jun 15, 2022
Window for RECA Claims Extended
If someone you love is dealing with an illness related to exposure to nuclear radiation, this article is for you.
May 17, 2022
Changes to Nursing Home Visitation Guidelines
CMS relaxed restrictions imposed on visitation. Does this mean things are back to normal?.
May 6, 2022
The Best Advice I Ever Got
When I first realized that my mom needed more care than I could provide, I was kind of lost.
May 6, 2022
What’s Your Plan to Age in Place?
Most people hope to grow old living where they are right now, but few have an actual plan to do so.
May 5, 2022
Life after Caregiving
Up until recently, I’ve never really thought of caregiving as a temporary job, but the reality is, it is.
Mar 12, 2022
Spring Cleaning for Caregivers
So, how do you go about “spring cleaning” your caregiving? These tips will help.
Mar 10, 2022
Aging is Still Changing
How is the experience of aging different now than it was a generation ago?
Feb 15, 2022
Wait Lists: What You Need to Know
Wait lists are a fact of life in the placement process, much to the surprise of many family caregivers.
Jan 16, 2022
When Out-of-Town Relatives Visit
Visiting family members can bring with them new sets of worries and doubts for caregivers.
Jan 10, 2022
GUEST COLUMN: When Care Turns to Concern
If you noticed something a little "off" with elderly loved ones after seeing them over the holidays, here's what you can do.
Jan 7, 2022
You’re Wanting to Know Who I Am
There are times when someone living with dementia doesn’t know me or calls me other people and curses when I tell them I am me!
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