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In the News: President Passes the RAISE Family Caregivers ActElder Care Planning

In the News: President Passes the RAISE Family Caregivers Act

A new federal law aims to better support family caregivers. What the RAISE Family Caregivers Act actually means for you.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 19, 2018
How to Ease Senior LonelinessCaregiver Wellness

How to Ease Senior Loneliness

Loneliness deepens with age and quietly harms health. How to recognize it in a senior you love and help them reconnect.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 16, 2018
5 Reasons Why We Love CaregiversFamily Caregiving

5 Reasons Why We Love Caregivers

A small tribute to family caregivers, and five qualities that make their selfless, around-the-clock work so remarkable.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 14, 2018
The Best Adaptive Clothing CompaniesAging in Place

The Best Adaptive Clothing Companies

Adaptive clothing makes dressing easier without fully undressing. A look at the companies designing it well.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 12, 2018
The Top 5 Medication Management AppsCaregiver Tech

The Top 5 Medication Management Apps

Stop juggling pill bottles in your head. Five apps that track doses, send reminders, and simplify managing medications.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 9, 2018
How to Formulate Your Caregiving PlanCare Coordination

How to Formulate Your Caregiving Plan

A clear plan makes caregiving feel less overwhelming. Six tips to build a personalized strategy wherever you are in the journey.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 7, 2018
How to Stay Positive as a CaregiverCaregiver Wellness

How to Stay Positive as a Caregiver

Caregiving can wear down your outlook. Six realistic ways to hold onto positivity while looking after someone you love.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 5, 2018
How to Save Time As a CaregiverFamily Caregiving

How to Save Time As a Caregiver

Caregiving swallows your hours: seven time-management ideas to help you reclaim part of your day.

Ron NovakRon NovakFeb 2, 2018
How to Care for Someone with COPDCOPD Care

How to Care for Someone with COPD

Caring for someone with COPD starts with understanding it. How the disease affects your loved one and where to begin.

Ron NovakRon NovakJan 31, 2018
In the News: Bill Gates and the Dementia Discovery FundDementia Care

In the News: Bill Gates and the Dementia Discovery Fund

Bill Gates is betting big on beating dementia. Inside the global Dementia Discovery Fund and the research it is driving.

Ron NovakRon NovakJan 26, 2018
How to Identify Substance Abuse in SeniorsSenior Health

How to Identify Substance Abuse in Seniors

Substance abuse among seniors often hides in plain sight. What caregivers should watch for and how to respond.

Ron NovakRon NovakJan 22, 2018
The Impact of the New Tax Reform Bill on SeniorsElder Care Planning

The Impact of the New Tax Reform Bill on Seniors

Tax reform changed the rules for older households. The key takeaways seniors and their caregivers should know.

Ron NovakRon NovakJan 17, 2018