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caring for aging parents

7 Things You Should Never Say to Your Aging Parents

When helping aging parents, we may accidentally say things that make them upset or disrespected. To make conversations more positive...

medicare donut hole

Medicare & Medicaid / Medications

5 Ways to Afford Prescriptions in the Medicare Donut Hole

Prescription medications are a significant cost for most seniors. That’s especially true if they fall into the Medicare Part D...

dementia and communication strategies

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Communicate Better With Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s

Interacting with a person with Alzheimer’s or dementia isn’t always easy. Sometimes, our usual conversational habits can unintentionally cause conflict....

caregiver financial burden

Financial Matters

7 Tips to Reduce the Caregiver Financial Burden

Caregiver stress can cause serious negative effects to your physical and mental health. One major source of stress is the...

caregiver emotions

The 7 Deadly Emotions of Caregiving: How to Cope

An important part of managing caregiver stress is dealing with the strong emotions that inevitably come up. It’s tempting to...

caregiving and sibling relationships

Alzheimer's & Dementia

How to Avoid Strained Sibling Relationships When a Parent Has Alzheimer’s

The stress of caregiving can strain even the best sibling relationships and worsen already tense ones. But working together as...

family caregiving issues

5 Biggest Issues That Sabotage Family Caregivers

Caregiving is a tough role and there are pitfalls that we often don’t learn about until we start struggling. To...

dementia and depression

Alzheimer's & Dementia

When Depression and Dementia Collide

Many seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia are also dealing with depression. It can be tough to know if your older...

Parkinson's disease

Medical Conditions

Caring for Someone with Parkinson’s Disease: Key Facts and Helpful Tips

Caring for someone with Parkinson’s disease means adapting to a new way of life, learning how to manage symptoms, and...

taking care of elderly parents in your home

When an Aging Parent Moves In: 10 Ways to Cope

When an aging parent moves in with you, it’s a big change to both of your lives. To make the...

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