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Top 5 Eye Problems Resulting From UV ExposureSenior Health

Top 5 Eye Problems Resulting From UV Exposure

UV exposure threatens your eyes in five distinct ways, from photokeratitis to macular degeneration. Know the risks before sun season.

Nicole SwistakNicole SwistakJul 19, 2017
How to Talk About Downsizing with a Loved OneSenior Living

How to Talk About Downsizing with a Loved One

Downsizing talks with a parent can turn tense fast. How to raise it with care so they feel heard, not pushed.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJul 18, 2017
A Profile of the American Association of Caregiving YouthFamily Caregiving

A Profile of the American Association of Caregiving Youth

Some caregivers are still children themselves. How one organization supports young people quietly caring for family members.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJul 14, 2017
How to Find Caregiver TrainingFamily Caregiving

How to Find Caregiver Training

Caring for someone is a skill you can learn. Where to find caregiver training, both online and in person, to build confidence.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJul 12, 2017
Heat Safety Tips for SeniorsSenior Safety

Heat Safety Tips for Seniors

Heat stroke can turn deadly for anyone over 65: practical ways to keep seniors safe when temperatures soar.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJul 10, 2017
How to Identify and Prevent Elder AbuseSenior Safety

How to Identify and Prevent Elder Abuse

Elder abuse is hard to discuss but vital to recognize. How to spot the signs and protect an aging loved one.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJul 7, 2017
Best Medical Alert Systems for SeniorsProduct Reviews

Best Medical Alert Systems for Seniors

Are you afraid your loved one might have a medical emergency? Check out our list of the best medical alert systems for seniors.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJun 16, 2017
Benefits of Using the Trax Tracker for Aging AdultsCaregiver Tech

Benefits of Using the Trax Tracker for Aging Adults

Wandering is a real fear with cognitive decline. How the Trax tracker uses geofences and live location to keep loved ones safe.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJun 14, 2017
The Science of Caregiving: Bringing Voices TogetherFamily Caregiving

The Science of Caregiving: Bringing Voices Together

Researchers and caregivers are coming together in Bethesda this August. Inside the NIH gathering shaping the future of caregiving science.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJun 9, 2017
How to Get Help with Caregiving TasksCare Coordination

How to Get Help with Caregiving Tasks

You do not have to do it alone. A guide to free and paid services that help caregivers share the daily load.

Ron NovakRon NovakJun 7, 2017
In the News: Companionship Exemption Proposes Rolling Back Minimum Wage and Overtime Protections for Home Care WorkersElder Care Planning

In the News: Companionship Exemption Proposes Rolling Back Minimum Wage and Overtime Protections for Home Care Workers

A proposed rollback could strip minimum wage and overtime from home care workers: what families hiring aides should watch.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiJun 2, 2017
A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s DiseaseAlzheimer's Care

A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease

Dr. Bruce Kehr walks through the stages of Alzheimer's, where to find help, and how to avoid caregiver burnout.

Bruce Alan Kehr, M.D.Bruce Alan Kehr, M.D.May 31, 2017