Caring Village Resources

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Practical, expert-reviewed advice for family caregivers, from dementia care and aging in place to the best apps and safety products for the people you love.

The National LTC Ombudsman ResourcesElder Care Planning

The National LTC Ombudsman Resources

Every state has an advocate for residents in elder care: what the LTC Ombudsman does and how to reach one.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJan 4, 2020
The Top 5 Benefits of Discount MedicationSenior Health

The Top 5 Benefits of Discount Medication

Your next prescription could cost up to 80 percent less at a nearby pharmacy. Here is how to find it.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiDec 31, 2019
Caregivers Guide to IncontinenceSenior Health

Caregivers Guide to Incontinence

Helping a loved one manage incontinence feels daunting at first. The schedules and products that make it far more manageable.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiDec 4, 2019
Best Gifts for CaregiversFamily Caregiving

Best Gifts for Caregivers

The right gift can lighten a caregiver's load. Affordable, genuinely useful picks for the caregivers in your life.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 31, 2019
The Best Cities to Retire in Each StateSenior Living

The Best Cities to Retire in Each State

Thinking about where to spend your later years? A state-by-state guide to the cities that make retirement easier.

Jennifer KaramiJennifer KaramiSep 11, 2019
Top GPS Tracker Product Comparison: AngelSense and PocketFinderProduct Reviews

Top GPS Tracker Product Comparison: AngelSense and PocketFinder

GPS trackers provide security and peace of mind. Let's compare!

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiAug 8, 2019
Urinary Incontinence: The Difference Between Men and WomenSenior Health

Urinary Incontinence: The Difference Between Men and Women

Incontinence affects men and women differently, and that shapes treatment: what sets the two apart.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJul 22, 2019
What Percent of Health Insurance Is Paid by Employers?Elder Care Planning

What Percent of Health Insurance Is Paid by Employers?

Health insurance is confusing. Find out what share of the premium employers typically cover, and what that means for you.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 27, 2019
How to Prepare for Hip SurgerySenior Health

How to Prepare for Hip Surgery

Recovery starts before the operating room. How to prep a loved one's home and body for a smoother hip surgery rebound.

Dr. Nakul KarkareDr. Nakul KarkareMar 25, 2019
Adaptive Clothing for Older Adults with ArthritisAging in Place

Adaptive Clothing for Older Adults with Arthritis

Buttons and zippers become daily battles with arthritis. How adaptive clothing restores easier, more comfortable dressing for older adults.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiFeb 11, 2019
Keeping Your Marriage Strong Through CaregivingCaregiver Wellness

Keeping Your Marriage Strong Through Caregiving

Caregiving can quietly strain even a strong marriage. Understand the pressure points and how couples keep their bond intact.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiFeb 8, 2019
Preventing Periodontal Disease in SeniorsSenior Health

Preventing Periodontal Disease in Seniors

Untreated gum disease can cost seniors their teeth and harm wider health: the steps that keep it at bay.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiFeb 4, 2019