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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 the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers of Veterans?Elder Care Planning

What is the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers of Veterans?

Caring for a veteran injured after 9/11 is demanding. How the VA's Comprehensive Assistance program offers families a lifeline.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 11, 2015
How to Design a Functional Kitchen for Those with Limited MobilitySenior Safety

How to Design a Functional Kitchen for Those with Limited Mobility

A shallow sink, levers, and drawer-style appliances: smart tweaks that make a kitchen work for limited mobility.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 10, 2015
How to Design a Safe Bedroom for Those with Limited MobilitySenior Safety

How to Design a Safe Bedroom for Those with Limited Mobility

With smart modifications, a bedroom becomes a safe, private retreat for someone with limited mobility. How to design it.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 10, 2015
What to Consider When Purchasing a WheelchairAging in Place

What to Consider When Purchasing a Wheelchair

The right wheelchair depends on more than price. What to weigh before choosing the type that fits a loved one's needs.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 10, 2015
What is the Aid & Attendance and Housebound Benefit for Veterans?Elder Care Planning

What is the Aid & Attendance and Housebound Benefit for Veterans?

Many older veterans qualify for benefits they never claim. A plain look at Aid and Attendance and Housebound eligibility.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 9, 2015
What Geriatrics and Extended Care Services Are Available for Older Veterans?Elder Care Planning

What Geriatrics and Extended Care Services Are Available for Older Veterans?

Aging veterans deserve care that honors their wishes. The geriatric and extended care services the VA makes available to them.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 9, 2015
Does My Loved One Need a Bed Rail?Senior Safety

Does My Loved One Need a Bed Rail?

Bed rails can stop a fall and steady a senior getting in or out of bed: does yours need one?

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 4, 2015
When Should My Parents Move In With Me?Senior Living

When Should My Parents Move In With Me?

Wondering if it is time for a parent to move in? Weigh time, finances, space, and family relationships first.

Ron NovakRon NovakNov 2, 2015
Aging in Place: Costs for Remodeling a HouseAging in Place

Aging in Place: Costs for Remodeling a House

Aging in place often means remodeling first. A clear breakdown of typical home modification costs so you can plan ahead.

Ron NovakRon NovakOct 22, 2015