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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.

Aging 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 MenegottiMay 31, 2026

Caregiver Wellness

What is Complicated Grief for a Caregiver?

Grief can begin long before a loss and refuse to lift. What complicated grief looks like for caregivers and why it happens.

Lynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026

Family Caregiving

5 Best Family Caregiving YouTube Channels

Caregiving can feel isolating. Five YouTube channels offering practical advice and reassurance from people who get it.

Lynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026

Senior Health

Is Hearing Loss a Normal Part of Aging?

Some hearing loss comes with age, but not all of it should be ignored. Common questions answered, plus when to get checked.

Lynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026

Family Caregiving

How to Buy or Rent Medical Equipment for the Home

Need a wheelchair or hospital bed at home? How durable medical equipment works and where to rent or buy what you need.

Lynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026

Caregiver Tech

The Top 4 Diabetes Management Apps

Living with diabetes means tracking, all day. Four apps that make logging blood sugar, meals, and meds far less of a chore.

Lynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026

Caregiver Wellness

How Humor Can Help Caregivers

Laughter is more than relief for caregivers. It eases tense moments and benefits the health of caregiver and care recipient alike.

Lynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026

Stroke Care

How To Reduce the Risk of Having a Stroke

Stroke is often preventable. The blood pressure, weight, and lifestyle changes that meaningfully lower your risk.

Lynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026

Elder Care Planning

In the News: Medicare Issuing New ID Cards to Prevent Identity Theft

Medicare cards no longer show Social Security numbers. What the redesigned IDs mean for you and how they fight identity theft.

Lynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026

Senior Health

What You Need to Know About Dental Health for Aging Adults

Aging raises the odds of gum disease and tooth loss. The oral care habits that keep older adults' mouths healthy.

Lynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026

Senior Safety

How to Design a Safe Bathroom for Those with Limited Mobility

The bathroom is where many senior falls happen. Design choices that make it safer for anyone with limited mobility.

Lynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026

Aging in Place

Aging in Place: Helping Older Family Members Keep Their Pet

Pets keep older adults connected and content. How a simple care plan lets aging family members keep the companion they love.

Lynda MenegottiMay 31, 2026