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The Best Books About CaregivingCaregiver Wellness

The Best Books About Caregiving

Six caregiving books worth your time, offering guidance and reassurance for anyone caring for a loved one.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
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 MenegottiMay 31, 2026
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 MenegottiMay 31, 2026
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 MenegottiMay 31, 2026
How to Live with Your ArthritisSenior Health

How to Live with Your Arthritis

By 2040, 78 million adults will live with arthritis: practical ways to manage the pain and keep moving.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Eye Health Tips for Healthy AgingSenior Health

Eye Health Tips for Healthy Aging

The habits you build now shape how well you see later: simple eye care for healthy aging.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Caring Village Crafts: A Mother’s Day Appreciation JarFamily Caregiving

Caring Village Crafts: A Mother’s Day Appreciation Jar

A heartfelt Mother's Day craft: build an appreciation jar that shows your gratitude far better than any store gift.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
My In-Laws Keep Leaving Their Stove On. What Should I Do? | Season 1, Episode 02Senior Safety

My In-Laws Keep Leaving Their Stove On. What Should I Do? | Season 1, Episode 02

A loved one who keeps leaving the stove on can still live independently, with the right safety steps in place.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNMay 31, 2026
How to Get Paid as a Family Caregiver | Season 1, Episode 05Elder Care Planning

How to Get Paid as a Family Caregiver | Season 1, Episode 05

Quit your job to care for a loved one? There may be real ways to get paid for it.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNMay 31, 2026
How to Encourage Mom to Eat More | Season 1, Episode 10Senior Nutrition

How to Encourage Mom to Eat More | Season 1, Episode 10

When an aging parent loses interest in food, small changes can rebuild appetite and ease your worry.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNMay 31, 2026
How to help mom dress with arthritic hands | Season 1, Episode 15Senior Health

How to help mom dress with arthritic hands | Season 1, Episode 15

Arthritic hands make buttons and zippers a daily battle: gentle ways to help Mom dress with dignity.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNMay 31, 2026
Wildfire Evacuation for the Hearing Impaired | Season 1, Episode 23Senior Safety

Wildfire Evacuation for the Hearing Impaired | Season 1, Episode 23

When a wildfire forces a fast exit, a hearing impaired loved one needs an evacuation plan built in advance.

Brooke Lounsbury, RNBrooke Lounsbury, RNMay 31, 2026