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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.

5 Tips on Traveling with an Aging AdultSenior Living

5 Tips on Traveling with an Aging Adult

Traveling with an aging adult rewards preparation. Five tips to keep the trip smooth and enjoyable for everyone.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 21, 2018
How to be a Financial CaregiverElder Care Planning

How to be a Financial Caregiver

Paying a parent's bills or filing their taxes makes you a financial caregiver. Tips to manage their money with less stress.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 18, 2018
How to Get the Most Out of Your Doctor’s AppointmentsCare Coordination

How to Get the Most Out of Your Doctor’s Appointments

The average doctor's visit lasts just eight minutes. Five easy ways to make every one of them count.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 14, 2018
The Best Financial Assistance Options for Home Modifications for Aging in PlaceAging in Place

The Best Financial Assistance Options for Home Modifications for Aging in Place

Home modifications for aging in place get pricey fast. The grants, loans, and programs that can help cover the cost.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 9, 2018
Best Sunscreen Brands for Older AdultsSenior Health

Best Sunscreen Brands for Older Adults

One in five Americans develops skin cancer by 70: the sunscreen brands that best protect older skin.

Dan Fogarty, M.A., FACHEDan Fogarty, M.A., FACHEMay 7, 2018
How to Communicate Your Feelings to Your FamilyFamily Caregiving

How to Communicate Your Feelings to Your Family

Caregiver stress builds quietly. Practical ways to open up to your family and protect yourself from burnout.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 4, 2018
Top 10 Benefits of Yoga for Older AdultsSenior Health

Top 10 Benefits of Yoga for Older Adults

You are never too old to start. Ten ways yoga eases stiffness, steadies balance, and lifts the spirits of older adults.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiApr 30, 2018
Benefits of Using the PocketFinder GPS Tracker for Aging AdultsSenior Safety

Benefits of Using the PocketFinder GPS Tracker for Aging Adults

Instant zones, emergency locate, a mobile app, and more. A closer look at how PocketFinder's GPS tracker helps aging adults.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiApr 27, 2018
How to File a Medicare ComplaintElder Care Planning

How to File a Medicare Complaint

Unhappy with your Medicare coverage or care? A step-by-step guide to filing a complaint and, when needed, an appeal.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiApr 25, 2018
How to Get Your House Ready for the SummerSenior Safety

How to Get Your House Ready for the Summer

Warm weather is nearly here: practical steps to get your home ready for the heat of summer.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiApr 20, 2018
How to Find Affordable Home Care for SeniorsFamily Caregiving

How to Find Affordable Home Care for Seniors

In-home care can cost less than you think, from becoming a family caregiver to hiring help directly. Your options explained.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiApr 18, 2018
The Top 5 Caregiving Experts to Follow on TwitterCaregiver Tech

The Top 5 Caregiving Experts to Follow on Twitter

Tap into decades of hard-won wisdom: five caregiving experts worth following for daily support, ideas, and reassurance.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiApr 16, 2018