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The Science of Caregiving: Bringing Voices TogetherFamily Caregiving

The Science of Caregiving: Bringing Voices Together

Researchers and caregivers are coming together in Bethesda this August. Inside the NIH gathering shaping the future of caregiving science.

Ron NovakRon NovakJun 9, 2017
How to Get Help with Caregiving TasksCare Coordination

How to Get Help with Caregiving Tasks

You do not have to do it alone. A guide to free and paid services that help caregivers share the daily load.

Ron NovakRon NovakJun 7, 2017
In the News: Companionship Exemption Proposes Rolling Back Minimum Wage and Overtime Protections for Home Care WorkersElder Care Planning

In the News: Companionship Exemption Proposes Rolling Back Minimum Wage and Overtime Protections for Home Care Workers

A proposed rollback could strip minimum wage and overtime from home care workers: what families hiring aides should watch.

Ron NovakRon NovakJun 2, 2017
A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s DiseaseAlzheimer's Care

A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease

Dr. Bruce Kehr walks through the stages of Alzheimer's, where to find help, and how to avoid caregiver burnout.

Ron NovakRon NovakMay 31, 2017
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.

Ron NovakRon NovakMay 26, 2017
How to Find Adult Day CareFamily Caregiving

How to Find Adult Day Care

Adult day care offers connection, structure, and a watchful eye. How to find a program that fits your loved one.

Ron NovakRon NovakMay 12, 2017
The Top 5 Benefits of Pets for Aging AdultsSenior Health

The Top 5 Benefits of Pets for Aging Adults

A pet can transform an older adult's day. Five ways companionship eases stress and brings routine and purpose to aging.

Ron NovakRon NovakMay 8, 2017
Music Therapy for Aging AdultsSenior Health

Music Therapy for Aging Adults

Music therapy is not only for illness or disability: its healing benefits reach anyone, at any age.

Ron NovakRon NovakMay 1, 2017
In-Home Care Options for CaregiversFamily Caregiving

In-Home Care Options for Caregivers

In-home care splits into medical and non-medical support. A breakdown of the most common options for aging adults.

Ron NovakRon NovakApr 24, 2017
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.

Ron NovakRon NovakApr 21, 2017
The Caregiver Bill of RightsCaregiver Wellness

The Caregiver Bill of Rights

Caregivers have rights too, including the right to care for themselves. A printable Caregiver Bill of Rights to keep close.

Ron NovakRon NovakApr 19, 2017
Why Am I Experiencing Memory Loss Part 4: A Patient’s StoryDementia Care

Why Am I Experiencing Memory Loss Part 4: A Patient’s Story

When memory loss strikes, the cause is not always obvious. A psychiatrist shares one patient's revealing journey to answers.

Ron NovakRon NovakApr 17, 2017