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senior hoarding issues

Senior Hoarding Issues: Understand the Emotions to Find a Solution

Senior hoarding issues are tough for caregivers to manage, both physically and emotionally. It’s well known that hoarding causes safety...

caregiver guilt

Alzheimer's & Dementia

So You Messed Up in Dementialand: Making Mistakes and Coping with Guilt

As caregivers, we tend to beat ourselves up over mistakes and then dwell on them. But despite our very best...

financial scams

Financial Matters

Protecting a Parent Who Is in Assisted Living from Financial Scams and Identity Theft

Seniors get scammed out of billions of dollars each year. Even worse, most of this money can’t be recovered. When...

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...

sibling disagreements aging parents

Managing Family Dynamics

Sibling Rivalry and Caregiving

Working with siblings to care for aging parents can be stressful and frustrating. There’s a lot to deal with –...

downsizing elderly parents

Helping a Parent Downsize Before a Move to an Assisted Living Facility

Many older adults will eventually need to move out of their homes and into an assisted living community. This can...

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...

pain in dementia recognition and treatment

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Pain in Dementialand (aka What Kidney Stones Taught Me)

People with dementia who are in pain are often undertreated. They’re not able to communicate what’s wrong or where it...

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 over parents finances

Financial Matters

Taking Over Your Parents’ Finances

When your older adult needs help managing their finances, the prospect of taking over for them can seem overwhelming. To...

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