Find Your New Life after Caregiving
What happens then when the person you care for dies and you’re no longer a caregiver? How do you return to the life you had before?
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Jul 19, 2019
Avoid Summertime Scams
There was a time when going on vacation meant we could let our guard down and be carefree. Not anymore.
Jul 19, 2019
VA extends Agent Orange presumption to ‘Blue Water Navy’ Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is preparing to process Agent Orange exposure claims for “Blue Water Navy” Veterans.
Jun 22, 2019
When Your Siblings Won’t Help
What can you do if you’re overwhelmed and frustrated by your siblings who aren’t pitching in?
Jun 21, 2019
GUEST COLUMN: The Three C’s of Culture
How can you tell if a senior living community has a positive culture?
May 30, 2019
Reflections on Independence Day
The celebration of Independence Day might spur the realization that your loved one’s independence is slipping--and so is yours.
May 1, 2019
Curious About the Relationship between Cannabis and Dementia?
As with so many medications and drugs, it really is a buyer/manager beware situation. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Apr 18, 2019
Scam Alert: Spoofed Phone Calls
Fraudsters use spoofing techniques to impersonate the authorities. Make sure your elderly loved ones are aware.
Apr 17, 2019
Will Your Kids End Up Paying Your Nursing Home Bill?
what happens to all the older adults who don’t have the resources to pay for their own nursing home care? Who pays?
Apr 17, 2019
When Sibling Rivalry Doesn’t End
My grandma still doesn’t like being bossed around, and her sister is still bossy.
Apr 17, 2019
Presumptive Condition List Related to Agent Orange May Expand
The Department of Veterans Affairs
is consider adding three conditions to the list of qualifying diseases tied to Agent Orange.
Mar 29, 2019
Technology Options for Long-Distance Caregiving
Here are four ways to leverage today’s technology to make it easier to coordinate caregiving from a distance.
Mar 29, 2019
VA Drops Appeal of Blue Water Decision
The Department of Veterans Affairs will not appeal a January court ruling that ordered it to provide benefits for Blue Water veterans.
Mar 29, 2019
When Your Parents Refuse Caregiving Help
Do you see red flags that your mom and dad aren’t doing as well at home as they used to?
Mar 6, 2019
Spring Cleaning Tips for Elderly Loved Ones
If your elderly loved one’s home could use a good corner-to-corner cleaning, here are five steps to get it done.
Mar 6, 2019
To Age in Place, Renovate!
If you really want to age at home, renovations are the key.
Mar 4, 2019
GUEST COLUMN: Giving Up More Than Just the Car Keys
Does the loss of driving privileges hasten a senior citizen’s decline?
Feb 11, 2019
Big Win for Blue Water Vietnam Veterans
Veterans who served within twelve nautical miles of the Republic of Vietnam will be entitled to certain service connected benefits.
Feb 11, 2019
Elders Taking Care of Elders
What can you do if you’re in your 60s or 70s and you're caring for an elderly parent?
Jan 12, 2019
Six New Year’s Resolutions for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
If you're caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's, this 2008 article by Paula Spencer Scott is every bit as relevant now as it was then.
Jan 8, 2019
Debunking the Myths about Falls
How many of these common myths about older adult falls do you believe?
Jan 8, 2019
Elder Orphans
Have you heard the term elder orphan? It’s a term that describes people who will be aging without the support of family.
Jan 8, 2019
Rehab for the Dying
Are services meeting the needs of residents near end of life... or are they simply a way to increase profits?
Jan 8, 2019
Will You Be a Long-Distance Caregiver?
If you are one of the millions of adult children facing this issue, try these tips to make your journey easier.
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