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Caregiving Relief for the Sandwich Generation

November 1, 2025 — Managing work responsibilities, raising children, and caring for aging parents is a complex challenge many adults face today. Known as the “sandwich generation,” these individuals often find themselves stretched thin with little time left for themselves. In the United States, 2.5 million adults are in this situation. Caregiving demands a lot of time, money, and... Read More

What Makes Memory Care Different

July 1, 2025 — Dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, affects millions of people worldwide. Caregiving for someone with dementia is a unique and often challenging experience, not only for the person living with the condition but also for their loved ones. As the understanding of dementia and its impact on individuals has deepened, so too has the way we approach... Read More

Cybersecurity for People With Dementia

June 2, 2025 — Living with dementia can make everyday tasks harder to navigate—and unfortunately, it can also make a person more vulnerable to fraud. Scammers often target people with cognitive impairments, knowing they may have difficulty recognizing a scam or remembering important safety rules. Becoming a victim of financial fraud later in life can be devastating for a... Read More

The Benefits of Respite Care for Family Caregivers

May 1, 2025 — Caring for a loved one can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life—but it can also be exhausting. Many family caregivers find themselves overwhelmed, juggling responsibilities while trying to provide the best possible care. In fact, more than 60% of family caregivers report experiencing high levels of stress, and nearly 40% say they... Read More

How to Have a Successful Family Meeting

February 2, 2025 — Family meetings are incredibly valuable when it comes to planning the future care of an older loved one. Whether it’s deciding on long-term care, discussing financial arrangements, or determining caregiving responsibilities, these meetings help improve communication and bring family members together in a unified front. While these conversations may be tough, having them early can... Read More

Dealing with Challenging Alzheimer’s Behavior

September 1, 2024 — Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can be a profoundly loving yet emotionally taxing experience. As the disease progresses, behavioral changes often occur, presenting unique challenges for caregivers. Understanding these behaviors and learning effective strategies to manage them can help caregivers provide compassionate care while maintaining their own well-being. The following are some... Read More

Dementia Caregiving? There’s an App for That!

April 1, 2024 — Taking care of someone with dementia is a big job. Depending on the stage of dementia and a loved one’s abilities, dementia caregiving can involve a wide-ranging set of challenges for both the person with dementia and the caregiver. Thankfully, technology is catching up to the unique needs of people with dementia and their caregivers.... Read More

How Stepfamilies Can Navigate Eldercare Issues

August 1, 2023 — We all know The Brady Bunch, that perfectly blended family with six children (three girls, three boys), two parents, and a housekeeper. Did you ever wonder what happened when the kids grew up, the housekeeper left, and Mike and Carol Brady started needing eldercare? Caring for aging parents comes with many challenges for any family;... Read More

Talk to Dad About Aging Well

June 4, 2023 — Father’s Day is a great time to touch base with your dad and thank him for the hard work, sacrifices, life lessons and other ways he helped in your upbringing. While your relationship may look different now from when you were a kid, dads and adult children can still play meaningful roles in each other’s... Read More

8 Stress-Busting Tasks for Family Caregivers

February 6, 2023 — During the pandemic, the role of family caregivers has increased, experts report. Caring relatives and friends have spent many hours keeping older loved ones safe, providing hands-on care, transportation, shopping for their loved ones, and doing what they could to support elders in senior living communities during quarantine. They’ve even been providing more tech support... Read More