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How to be a Financial CaregiverElder Care Planning

How to be a Financial Caregiver

Paying a parent's bills or filing their taxes makes you a financial caregiver. Tips to manage their money with less stress.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Should You Buy a Defibrillator for Your Home?Senior Safety

Should You Buy a Defibrillator for Your Home?

A home defibrillator can restart a stopped heart in minutes. Who actually needs one, and how to buy it over the counter.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
5 Tips for Communicating with Someone with Alzheimer’sAlzheimer's Care

5 Tips for Communicating with Someone with Alzheimer’s

The right words can change everything with Alzheimer's. Five communication tips that keep conversations calm and connected.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
LGBT Caregiving: Facing Challenges and Finding JoyFamily Caregiving

LGBT Caregiving: Facing Challenges and Finding Joy

LGBT caregivers face hurdles others rarely see. A candid look at the challenges, and the unexpected joys, of caring for loved ones.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Better Blood Circulation for SeniorsSenior Health

Better Blood Circulation for Seniors

Aging slows the body's ability to pump blood where it is needed. Everyday habits that keep circulation flowing in seniors.

Tara DesquitadoTara DesquitadoMay 31, 2026
3 Ways the Caring Village Home Preparedness Checklist Can Help YouSenior Safety

3 Ways the Caring Village Home Preparedness Checklist Can Help You

Moving a parent in or aging them in place? A simple home preparedness checklist that takes the guesswork out of getting ready.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
How to Care for Yourself as an Unpaid Family CaregiverFamily Caregiving

How to Care for Yourself as an Unpaid Family Caregiver

You cannot pour from an empty cup. Why unpaid caregivers must tend to their own health first, and how to start.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Planning for Retirement as a Family CaregiverElder Care Planning

Planning for Retirement as a Family Caregiver

Caregiving can quietly derail your own retirement. How to protect your future savings while still showing up for your family.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
How to Record Your Family HistoryFamily Caregiving

How to Record Your Family History

Stories vanish when the storyteller does. How to record a loved one's oral history and keep their voice alive for generations.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
What is Parkinson’s Disease?Parkinsons Care

What is Parkinson’s Disease?

Parkinson's affects roughly a million Americans. Understand what the disease does, how it progresses, and what to watch for.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
How Music Can Help the Elderly and Their Mental HealthSenior Health

How Music Can Help the Elderly and Their Mental Health

A familiar song can reach someone dementia seems to have taken. How music lifts mood and eases loneliness in older adults.

William TottleWilliam TottleMay 31, 2026
Common Questions about the Flu Shot for Aging AdultsSenior Health

Common Questions about the Flu Shot for Aging Adults

For older adults, the flu can turn dangerous fast. Straight answers to the most common questions about getting the shot.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026