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Using Technology To Manage and Simplify Family CaregivingCaregiver Tech

Using Technology To Manage and Simplify Family Caregiving

Trade the sticky notes and frantic group texts for tools that carry the mental load.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 7, 2025
Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home: A Guide for Family CaregiversDementia Care

Creating a Dementia-Friendly Home: A Guide for Family Caregivers

Room-by-room tweaks that make home safer and calmer for a loved one with dementia.

Ron NovakRon NovakMay 26, 2025
How to Convince Your Aging Loved One to Stop DrivingAging in Place

How to Convince Your Aging Loved One to Stop Driving

The conversation every family dreads — how to take the keys without starting a war.

Ron NovakRon NovakApr 21, 2025
How to Support Family Caregivers Without Asking, “How Can I Help?”Family Caregiving

How to Support Family Caregivers Without Asking, “How Can I Help?”

Skip 'let me know if you need anything.' Here's how to actually show up for a caregiver.

Ron NovakRon NovakApr 7, 2025
Exercise: A Powerful Tool for Managing ArthritisSenior Health

Exercise: A Powerful Tool for Managing Arthritis

Gentle movement that loosens stiff, aching joints — no gym membership required.

Ron NovakRon NovakJan 6, 2025
The Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods for ArthritisSenior Nutrition

The Best Anti-Inflammatory Foods for Arthritis

The everyday foods that quiet arthritis flare-ups — and the ones secretly fueling them.

Ron NovakRon NovakJan 6, 2025
How to Help Your Loved One Age in PlaceAging in Place

How to Help Your Loved One Age in Place

Keep Mom or Dad safely at home for years longer with this practical game plan.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 14, 2024
How to Avoid Alzheimer’s Caregiver Burnout | Season 1, Episode 45)Alzheimer's Care

How to Avoid Alzheimer’s Caregiver Burnout | Season 1, Episode 45)

Alzheimer's caregiving is a marathon — protect your own health before you hit the wall.

Ron NovakRon NovakSep 16, 2024
How to Handle Repetitive Questions | Season 1, Episode 44)Dementia Care

How to Handle Repetitive Questions | Season 1, Episode 44)

'You already told me that.' What to say instead when the same question comes around again.

Ron NovakRon NovakSep 3, 2024
Why Glucose Monitoring is Important in Diabetes Management | Season 1, Episode 43Senior Health

Why Glucose Monitoring is Important in Diabetes Management | Season 1, Episode 43

The single number that quietly shapes a senior's health — and how to keep it steady.

Ron NovakRon NovakAug 26, 2024
The Hidden Dangers: Why Seniors Face Increased Risks on Stairs and How a Stairlift Can HelpSenior Safety

The Hidden Dangers: Why Seniors Face Increased Risks on Stairs and How a Stairlift Can Help

Stairs send thousands of seniors to the ER each year. Here's how to shrink the risk.

Ron NovakRon NovakJul 30, 2024
Understanding Dementia: A Dementia Care Guide for CaregiversDementia Care

Understanding Dementia: A Dementia Care Guide for Caregivers

Just heard the word 'dementia'? A plain-English guide to what's happening and what's next.

Ron NovakRon NovakMay 9, 2024