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Caregiving guides, tips & honest product reviews

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.

Senior Health

What Medications Can Harm Brain Health?

A common class of medications, anticholinergics, raised dementia risk 54 percent over three years. Which drugs to watch.

Ron NovakSep 28, 2016

Alzheimer's Care

How to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

You cannot guarantee prevention, but you can lower the odds. Diet, exercise, and habits that help reduce Alzheimer's risk.

Ron NovakSep 26, 2016

Caregiver Wellness

The Benefits of Essential Oils for Caregivers

Caregiving wears on body and mind. How common essential oils may help, plus the most popular ones to try.

Ron NovakSep 23, 2016

Senior Health

The Benefits of Learning a New Language as an Aging Adult

Learning a new language later in life does more than open doors. It keeps the aging brain sharp. Tips to get started.

Ron NovakSep 21, 2016

Dementia Care

What is Dementia?

Dementia affects 47.5 million people worldwide: what the condition actually is and how doctors identify it.

Ron NovakSep 14, 2016

Alzheimer's Care

What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer's is widespread, so the basics matter. What the disease is and the early warning signs to watch for.

Ron NovakSep 12, 2016

Senior Health

How to Improve Your Brain Health

Your brain needs upkeep like the rest of you. Five daily cornerstones that help keep your mind sharp as you age.

Ron NovakSep 2, 2016

Senior Living

The Importance of Creating a Bucket List

A bucket list turns vague hopes into real plans. Simple tips to start capturing the experiences that matter most.

Ron NovakAug 29, 2016

Caregiver Tech

The Top 5 Meditation Apps

Calmer days start with a few quiet minutes. Five meditation apps that make building a daily practice approachable.

Ron NovakAug 22, 2016

Caregiver Wellness

The Importance of Taking Vacations as a Caregiver

Caregivers face high stress and greater illness risk: why stepping away for a real vacation truly matters.

Ron NovakAug 16, 2016

Care Coordination

The Benefits of Coordinated Calendars for Caregivers

A shared calendar saves caregivers time and prevents costly mix-ups. How coordinating schedules lowers everyone's stress.

Ron NovakAug 12, 2016

Caregiver Wellness

How Yoga can Help Caregivers

Just minutes of yoga a day can help. A UCLA study found it lifts caregivers' mood and sharpens thinking under stress.

Ron NovakAug 8, 2016