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Out-Of-Pocket-Costs for Family CaregiversElder Care Planning

Out-Of-Pocket-Costs for Family Caregivers

Family caregivers quietly spend thousands each year. An AARP study reveals where the money goes and what to brace for.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
How to Make Eating and Drinking Easier for Aging AdultsSenior Nutrition

How to Make Eating and Drinking Easier for Aging Adults

Mealtime gets harder with age and tremors. The modified utensils and simple aids that make eating and drinking easier again.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Why Am I Experiencing Memory Loss Part 3: Diagnosing DementiaDementia Care

Why Am I Experiencing Memory Loss Part 3: Diagnosing Dementia

How do doctors tell normal forgetfulness from dementia? A psychiatrist walks through the tests behind an accurate diagnosis.

Bruce Alan Kehr, M.D.Bruce Alan Kehr, M.D.May 31, 2026
What is Medicare Part A and B?Elder Care Planning

What is Medicare Part A and B?

Medicare's parts confuse almost everyone. A clear breakdown of what Part A and Part B cover, and who qualifies for each.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
In the News: The Health Benefits of CaregivingCaregiver Wellness

In the News: The Health Benefits of Caregiving

Caring for others may add years to your own life. The surprising research linking caregiving to better health and longevity.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Caregiving and Your Faith CommunityFamily Caregiving

Caregiving and Your Faith Community

Your church, temple, or mosque may be an overlooked lifeline. How faith communities can support caregivers, with or without belief.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Residential Care Options for Aging AdultsFamily Caregiving

Residential Care Options for Aging Adults

Assisted living, memory care, nursing homes: a plain-language guide to the residential options when home is no longer enough.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
3 Ways Family Caregivers Can Become Financially SecureElder Care Planning

3 Ways Family Caregivers Can Become Financially Secure

Caregiving can quietly drain your finances. Three concrete moves, including long-term care planning, to rebuild your security.

Samantha SteinSamantha SteinMay 31, 2026
Benefits of Using the Trax Tracker for Aging AdultsCaregiver Tech

Benefits of Using the Trax Tracker for Aging Adults

Wandering is a real fear with cognitive decline. How the Trax tracker uses geofences and live location to keep loved ones safe.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
How to Talk About Downsizing with a Loved OneSenior Living

How to Talk About Downsizing with a Loved One

Downsizing talks with a parent can turn tense fast. How to raise it with care so they feel heard, not pushed.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Mesothelioma Benefits Available for VeteransSenior Health

Mesothelioma Benefits Available for Veterans

Veterans exposed to asbestos may face mesothelioma decades later. The diagnosis explained, plus the benefits they have earned.

Brian BashamBrian BashamMay 31, 2026
What is Medigap?Elder Care Planning

What is Medigap?

Original Medicare leaves real gaps in coverage. How a Medigap plan picks up the costs that can otherwise blindside you.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026