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The Hidden Cost of COVID – Part 1
Pati Bedwell and Debra King weigh in on a COVID-related tragedy that hasn't been making headlines. Part 1 of a four-part series.
Nov 14, 2020


VA approves claims for more than 22,500 Blue Water Navy veterans
If you or someone you love served in Vietnam, these expanded Blue Water Navy benefits may apply to you. It’s worth the time to check it out.
Oct 21, 2020


FAQs about GrandPad
What is the GrandPad? Could it be for you or someone you love? This article offers the lowdown on one of the latest tech tools.
Oct 20, 2020


2020 Scam Update
If you’re an older adult, or you’re caring for one, be on the lookout for the latest schemes.
While anyone could fall for a scam...
Oct 13, 2020


Preparing for Unexpected Trips to the Emergency Room
If you're caring for an elderly loved one, unexpected trips to the emergency room are often a fact of life.
Oct 5, 2020


Caring for Someone You Don’t Like
A relative who has treated you badly in the past now needs your help. It happens all the time. How do you take the high road?
Sep 11, 2020


Gratitude and Caregiving
Could the practice of gratitude make life better for caregivers, even in a year like 2020? It's possible.
Sep 11, 2020


Understanding Care Plan Meetings
At a care plan meeting, staff and residents/families talk about life in the facility – meals, activities, therapies, schedule, and more.
Sep 11, 2020


Be Prepared to Fall
What happens when you lose your balance? Hopefully, nothing, but sometimes, we fall and the odds of falling grow as we age.
Aug 21, 2020


GUEST COLUMN: Respite on the Run
About three months ago, at 2:30 in the afternoon, my phone rang. The dreaded words that I had been preparing myself for happened.
Aug 21, 2020


Staying Connected as Lock Downs Continue
What can you do to stay connected if you can't connect with your loved one in person?
Aug 19, 2020


Dementia and Racism
What happens when dementia and racism collide? The results usually aren't pretty.
Aug 10, 2020


Managing Isolation During COVID-19
Faster than you can flip an egg, our lives have gone from sunny side up to feeling rather scrambled.
Aug 4, 2020


8 in 10 People Who Have Died of COVID-19 Were Age 65 or Older
Political views influence how seriously many people take the COVID-19 situation. One thing, however, is not in dispute.
Jul 28, 2020


Caregiving During a Pandemic
Being a caregiver is challenging enough on its own, but a pandemic makes it even more so.
Jul 21, 2020


Help Elderly Loved Ones Exercise Their Right to Vote
The right to vote is one of those rights that an American citizen never loses, even if he or she resides in a long-term care facility.
Jul 14, 2020


Racism: A Ticking Time Bomb in Dementia Care?
What happens when racism and dementia intersect in an elderly loved one?
Jun 23, 2020


Your COVID-19 Estate Planning Checklist
We are living in unprecedented times. A unique and dangerous virus is proliferating the United States.
Jun 1, 2020


What’s the State of Caregiving in America?
Have you seen the Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 report? It’s well worth the read.Â
Jun 1, 2020


Provisioning for a Crisis That Just Won’t End
If you're sheltering in place during the COVID-19 crisis and your supplies are running low, here are some ways to get what you need.
May 18, 2020


GUEST COLUMN: COVID-19 Affects Seniors’ Mental Health
I could see it on my mom’s face when I visited her at the assisted living facility. She was hurt, confused, and frustrated.
May 18, 2020


Dementia and COVID-19
People around the world are struggling to understand the global pandemic that COVID-19 has created.
Apr 28, 2020


COVID-19 Scam Update
Scammers are an imaginative lot. No matter what happens, they’ll think up a scheme that uses the situation to bilk unsuspecting people.
Apr 28, 2020


What Your Loved One’s Nursing Home Should Be Doing
What should your loved one’s nursing home be doing to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Apr 7, 2020
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