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The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Aging AdultsSenior Health

The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Aging Adults

Physical therapy can rebuild strength, balance, and confidence in later life. The benefits aging adults stand to gain.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
How to Determine the Best Senior Housing OptionSenior Living

How to Determine the Best Senior Housing Option

Independent living, assisted living, or memory care? How to match a senior housing option to your loved one's real needs.

Rebecca Everett SuskoRebecca Everett SuskoMay 31, 2026
Why It’s Important to Record Your Elderly Loved One’s Life StoryFamily Caregiving

Why It’s Important to Record Your Elderly Loved One’s Life Story

Stories fade if no one records them. Why capturing an elderly loved one's life history preserves more than memories.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
Caregiving Around the Clock: National Family Caregiver Month 2017Caregiver Wellness

Caregiving Around the Clock: National Family Caregiver Month 2017

National Family Caregiver Month spotlights round-the-clock care. What the around-the-clock theme means for the people living it.

Mike BehrmannMike BehrmannMay 31, 2026
2018 Resolutions for CaregiversCaregiver Wellness

2018 Resolutions for Caregivers

A new year, a fresh start. Resolutions for caregivers, from accepting help and building a team to making room for rest.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
The Impact of the New Tax Reform Bill on SeniorsElder Care Planning

The Impact of the New Tax Reform Bill on Seniors

Tax reform changed the rules for older households. The key takeaways seniors and their caregivers should know.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
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 NabwamiMay 31, 2026
How to Stay Positive as a CaregiverCaregiver Wellness

How to Stay Positive as a Caregiver

Caregiving can wear down your outlook. Six realistic ways to hold onto positivity while looking after someone you love.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
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 MenegottiMay 31, 2026
The Top 7 Food and Nutrition AppsCaregiver Tech

The Top 7 Food and Nutrition Apps

Eating well gets easier with the right tools. Seven food and nutrition apps that help with meals, safety, and tracking.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
When is It Time to Hire a Professional Caregiver?Family Caregiving

When is It Time to Hire a Professional Caregiver?

Not sure you can keep doing it all? The signs it is time to hire a professional caregiver, and how to decide.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026
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 MenegottiMay 31, 2026