Packing a “go bag”
September 29, 2025Whether it’s fire, flood, or something else, natural disasters happen everywhere. Make sure your loved one is prepared. Given that... Read More →
Categories for Family Caregiver Support
Reducing the risk of falls
September 22, 2025Each year, one out of four older adults will experience a fall, making falls the leading cause of injury for... Read More →
Finding time to grandparent
September 15, 2025When you’re caring for your aging parent or spouse, you might be at a loss for how you can fit... Read More →
Talking to your parents about money
September 8, 2025In some families, money equals love. In others, it’s a measure of success. It’s often a sensitive subject, yet it... Read More →
The powers and limits of HIPAA
September 1, 2025At the doctor or dentist, you have likely signed a HIPAA form “for your protection.” The federal Health Insurance Portability... Read More →
What is shingles?
August 25, 2025You might think of shingles as “just a rash.” While that may be true for many younger people, the viral... Read More →
The long goodbye of anticipatory grief
August 18, 2025While caring for an older loved one, perhaps you’ve been surprised to feel waves of sadness, a tightness in your... Read More →
How to discourage wandering
August 11, 2025It’s natural to fear that a loved one with dementia may wander. In fact, 60% of people with Alzheimer’s get... Read More →
Savoring good experiences
August 4, 2025Have you noticed that even a small negative event can grab your attention repeatedly over the day? Positive events, by... Read More →
Medicare help at home
July 28, 2025If your loved one is homebound due to injury, illness, or recent hospital discharge, you might be surprised by how... Read More →