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Senior Health: Caregiving: daugher feeding elderly mother 1294521542

How to Help an Aging Parent Who Needs More Care

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MDUpdated on Jun 5, 2024
alzheimers-disease: man consoling senior mother 1476742815

How to Talk to Someone Just Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s: Do’s, Don’ts, and How to Help

Written By Jennifer Arnouville, DO, FAAFPPublished on Jun 5, 2024
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How Do You Talk to Your Parent About Moving Into Assisted Living?

Written By Liz Talago, MEdPublished on May 28, 2024
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Why I Asked a Judge to Let Me Be My Ex-Husband’s Legal Guardian

Written By Marcia FrellickPublished on May 23, 2024
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11 Signs Your Parent May Need a Nursing Home

Written By Ana GasconPublished on May 17, 2024
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How to Talk About Hospice Care With Your Loved One

Written By Liz Talago, MEdPublished on May 14, 2024
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7 Tips to Ease the Transition From Hospital to Home

Written By Payton Sy, BSN, RNPublished on Apr 25, 2024
Caregiving: senior woman drinking tea with a friend 1475323773

Does Medicaid Pay for Assisted Living?

Written By Imani S. AustinPublished on Apr 24, 2024
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Are You Being Discharged From the Hospital to a Skilled Nursing Facility? Key Facts to Know

Written By Anne Jacobson, MD, MPHPublished on Apr 2, 2024
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Self-Care for Caregivers: Tips on How to Reduce Caregiver Stress and Burnout

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Published on Mar 8, 2024
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Why Do Some People Get a Surge of Energy Before Dying?

Written By Anne Jacobson, MD, MPHPublished on Mar 1, 2024
Health: Senior health: caregiver hand on shoulder of patient 1432338987

9 Strategies to Try When an Aging Parent Won’t Take Their Medication

Written By Ana GasconPublished on Feb 21, 2024
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Who Should Wear a Medical Alert Bracelet?

Written By Ana GasconPublished on Jan 24, 2024
Health: Senior health: home nurse with patient 1313503819

Are Assisted Living Expenses Tax Deductible?

Written By Tom Taulli, EAPublished on Dec 19, 2023
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What Do You Do When Your Parent Needs Hospice Care?

Written By Maria Veres, MAPublished on Dec 14, 2023
Health: Caregiving: packing box 1253446601

7 Great Things to Pack in a Hospital Care Package

Written By Maggie Aime, MSN, RNPublished on Dec 6, 2023
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9 Tips for Caring for a Spouse With Early Onset Alzheimer’s

Written By Andrea TortoraPublished on Oct 9, 2023
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Online and In-Person Support Groups and Self-Care Resources for Caregivers

Written By Ana GasconUpdated on Oct 6, 2023
Patient advocacy: Respite care: at-home caretaker offering tea to senior patient 1348870364

What Is Respite Care, and Who Pays For It?

Written By Tamara E. HolmesUpdated on Sep 22, 2023
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How a Caregiver Protects Her Mom During Cold and Flu Season

Written By Liz CareyPublished on Sep 21, 2023
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Hope for Caregivers: How a Widow Found Comfort in Heartbeat Music Therapy

Written By Maria Veres, MAPublished on Aug 22, 2023
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What Is It Like to Be a Long-Distance Caregiver?

Written By Clare HennigPublished on Aug 18, 2023
End-of-life: senior couple receiving advice 1053987352

Don’t Wait to Start End-of-Life Planning: Here’s What to Do

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MDPublished on Aug 1, 2023
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Long-Term Care: How to Decide Which Option Is Best for You

Written By Nicole Rowe, MDPublished on Jul 6, 2023
Senior health: man looking out window 1334849450

Confusion in Older Adults: How to Tell the Difference Between Delirium vs. Dementia

Written By Jennifer Arnouville, DO, FAAFPPublished on Jul 5, 2023
Health: End of life: closeup holding hands under knit blanket 895072326

How to Tell When Someone Is Nearing Death, and What to Do Before and After

Written By Cherilyn Davis, MDPublished on Jun 1, 2023
Senior health: delirium: elderly woman holding flower hugged by daughter 1417991109

Why Do Older Adults Get Confused? A Look at the Causes and Symptoms of Delirium

Written By Jennifer Arnouville, DO, FAAFPPublished on Jun 1, 2023
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Can You Grieve for Someone Who’s Still Alive? With Dementia, the Sad Answer Is Yes

Written By Jillian AmodioPublished on Apr 21, 2023
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15 Tech Products That Can Help Older Adults Age in Place

Written By Ana GasconPublished on Apr 5, 2023
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Being Discharged From the Hospital? Here Are Your Medical Care Options

Written By Valerie Anne Jones, MDPublished on Apr 3, 2023
Caregiving: Elder abuse: senior woman opening door 1334660356

Elder Abuse Is More Common Than You Think — Here’s How to Spot the Signs and Report It

Written By Jewels Doskicz, RN, BAPublished on Mar 6, 2023
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Do’s and Don’ts When Talking to Someone With Dementia

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Published on Mar 2, 2023
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Here’s How I Kept My Mother Mentally Engaged While She Had Dementia

Written By Nikki NursePublished on Feb 22, 2023
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10 Tips for Becoming a Better Caregiver: ‘Build Your Support Network’

Written By Marcia FrellickPublished on Feb 3, 2023
Health: Caregiving: senior woman walker 1182643335

How Much Does a Nursing Home Cost?

Written By Maggie Aime, MSN, RNPublished on Jan 20, 2023
Help: Caregiving: Mental Health: teen consoling friend 172182664
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6 Ways to Help Someone With Schizophrenia (Plus 4 Things to Avoid)

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What Is the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and How Do I Apply for Its Protections?

Written By Anna WellsPublished on Nov 29, 2021
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Know Your Rights: Requesting Access to Medical Records for Yourself and Your Loved Ones

Written By Ana GasconPublished on Sep 23, 2021
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What Is a Conservatorship? How Does It Work and When Is It Needed?

Written By Cindy George, MPHPublished on Jul 23, 2021