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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.

What is AARP Tax Aide?Elder Care Planning

What is AARP Tax Aide?

AARP Tax-Aide offers free tax prep and help each season: what the program provides and who qualifies.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMar 14, 2018
Why is Colon Cancer Screening Important?Senior Health

Why is Colon Cancer Screening Important?

Colon cancer screening can be lifesaving. Why early detection matters and how it improves the odds.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMar 12, 2018
How to Start Eating RightSenior Nutrition

How to Start Eating Right

Caregivers often eat last and worst. A simple starting point for building healthier meals into even the busiest days.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMar 9, 2018
Are There Tax Benefits Available for Caregivers?Elder Care Planning

Are There Tax Benefits Available for Caregivers?

Caregiving costs add up, but the tax code can help. Exemptions, deductions, and credits that may recover elder-care expenses.

Caring VillageCaring VillageMar 7, 2018
How to Protect Your Aging Loved Ones from Tax ScamsElder Care Planning

How to Protect Your Aging Loved Ones from Tax Scams

Scammers love to pose as the IRS. What the agency will never do, and the cons most likely to target aging parents.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMar 2, 2018
How to Make the Most of Your Doctors’ AppointmentsSenior Health

How to Make the Most of Your Doctors’ Appointments

Make every doctor visit count with a simple checklist for what to ask before, during, and after.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiFeb 28, 2018
5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Heart DiseaseSenior Health

5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease

Genetics is only part of the heart disease story. Five changes you can make to lower your own risk.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiFeb 26, 2018
What to Do During a Heart AttackSenior Health

What to Do During a Heart Attack

Minutes matter when a heart attack strikes. The warning signs to recognize and the easy steps to take right away.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiFeb 21, 2018
In the News: President Passes the RAISE Family Caregivers ActElder Care Planning

In the News: President Passes the RAISE Family Caregivers Act

A new federal law aims to better support family caregivers. What the RAISE Family Caregivers Act actually means for you.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiFeb 19, 2018
How to Ease Senior LonelinessCaregiver Wellness

How to Ease Senior Loneliness

Loneliness deepens with age and quietly harms health. How to recognize it in a senior you love and help them reconnect.

Lydia NabwamiLydia NabwamiFeb 16, 2018
5 Reasons Why We Love CaregiversFamily Caregiving

5 Reasons Why We Love Caregivers

A small tribute to family caregivers, and five qualities that make their selfless, around-the-clock work so remarkable.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiFeb 14, 2018
9 Best Medication Management Apps for Caregivers (2026)Caregiver Tech

9 Best Medication Management Apps for Caregivers (2026)

Stop juggling pill bottles in your head. Five apps that track doses, send reminders, and simplify managing medications.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiFeb 9, 2018