October is National Crime Prevention Month
October 17, 2022It’s unpleasant to imagine that your loved one might become the victim of crime, but it’s worth considering. There are... Read More →
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Who is who in skilled nursing facilities?
October 10, 2022If your loved one is discharged from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility (SNF), their care will be in... Read More →
When your loved one is depressed, suggest exercise
October 3, 2022Depression is common in older adults. It’s long been known that brisk exercise can help reduce depression. But it turns... Read More →
Are you prepared for a disaster?
September 26, 2022No one likes to dwell on the possibility of disaster. But we all need to prepare for one, just in... Read More →
Could medicines be the culprit?
September 19, 2022If your loved one has balance problems, the culprit may be in the medicine. Many common medicines have side effects... Read More →
Caring with a stepparent
September 12, 2022Has your parent remarried? If so, you may be sharing the caregiving with a person you don’t know very well.... Read More →
Noncancer screening tests
September 5, 2022Medicare pays for many screening exams, and even counseling sessions, to help nip common illnesses in the bud. Screening tests... Read More →
Listening: The other half of the conversation
August 29, 2022Good communication requires both speaking and listening. Oddly enough, if you make a specific effort to listen, it can open... Read More →
When grandpa has dementia: Teens and tweens
August 22, 2022For a teen, a relative’s dementia can turn a close relationship into one that’s now awkward, confusing, and embarrassing. And... Read More →
The doctor interview
August 15, 2022After you have scoured the Internet to help your relative find a potential new doctor—someone on their plan and with... Read More →