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In the News: Dementia Rates Decrease in the U.S.Dementia Care

In the News: Dementia Rates Decrease in the U.S.

A JAMA study found dementia rates in the US fell between 2000 and 2012: a look at what the data shows.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Why Am I Experiencing Memory Loss?Dementia Care

Why Am I Experiencing Memory Loss?

Not all forgetfulness is the same: a psychiatrist explains what could really be behind your memory loss.

Bruce Alan Kehr, M.D.Bruce Alan Kehr, M.D.May 31, 2026
Transportation Options for CaregiversCare Coordination

Transportation Options for Caregivers

Arranging rides for an aging loved one stresses many caregivers: the five most common transportation options compared.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Six Tips for DownsizingSenior Living

Six Tips for Downsizing

Moving from a big family home to a smaller place: practical tips that make downsizing far less overwhelming.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
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.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
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.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
We Heart Caregivers: Share Your Story with AARP and Receive a $50 GiftFamily Caregiving

We Heart Caregivers: Share Your Story with AARP and Receive a $50 Gift

Share your family's caregiving story with AARP's I Heart Caregivers campaign and receive a 50 dollar gift card.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Heat Safety Tips for SeniorsSenior Safety

Heat Safety Tips for Seniors

Heat stroke can turn deadly for anyone over 65: practical ways to keep seniors safe when temperatures soar.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
The Importance of Exercising as a CaregiverCaregiver Wellness

The Importance of Exercising as a Caregiver

Caregivers tend to put themselves last: why regular exercise is essential to keeping your own health intact.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
The Best Caregiving Podcasts of 2017Caregiver Tech

The Best Caregiving Podcasts of 2017

Caregiving can feel isolating: six podcasts that deliver advice and company for family caregivers.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
The Best Meal Delivery Services for Aging AdultsSenior Nutrition

The Best Meal Delivery Services for Aging Adults

Meal delivery, including Meals on Wheels, can ease cooking for aging adults and the caregivers who support them.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNMay 31, 2026
The Most Useful Non-Medical Apps for SeniorsCaregiver Tech

The Most Useful Non-Medical Apps for Seniors

Four everyday apps, from a magnifier to a panic button, that make life easier for aging adults.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026