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How to Get Help with Caregiving Tasks
Find out more about free and paid caregiving services to help you build your village and get the help that you need to take care of you and your loved one.
In the News: Companionship Exemption Proposes Rolling Back Minimum Wage and Overtime Protections for Home Care Workers
Do you have or do you plan to hire home care aides? Pay close attention to the Companionship Exemption, which is currently a hot topic on Capitol Hill.
A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Bruce Kehr explains Alzheimer’s Disease and its stages, and provides helpful tips on locating outside resources and avoiding caregiver burnout.
3 Ways Family Caregivers Can Become Financially Secure
Find out what steps can be taken to mitigate the potentially devastating impact caregivers face. This includes considering long term care.
How to Find Adult Day Care
Adult day care can offer your aging loved one an interactive community focused on their health and well-being. Here's how to find some in your area.
The Top 5 Benefits of Pets for Aging Adults
For aging adults, pets can provide companionship, reduce stress, and can help with socialization, routines, and positive thinking.
Music Therapy for Aging Adults
Music therapy is often used with people who have disabilities or illness, but the healing benefits of music can be enjoyed by anyone and at any age.
In-Home Care Options for Caregivers
Interested in in-home care options? Here are the most common types of in-home care for aging adults, broken down into medical and non-medical categories.
Residential Care Options for Aging Adults
Learn more about Assisted Living, Care Homes, Independent Living Communities often associated with CCRC), Nursing Homes, Memory Care, and Hospice.
The Caregiver Bill of Rights
The caregiver bill of rights was originally crafted by Jo Horne's book CareGiving: Helping an Aging Loved One. Here is a printable version we've created.