Caring Village Resources

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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.

Elder Care Planning

What is an Eldercare Mediator?

When a family hits an impasse over an aging parent, an eldercare mediator can guide them to a decision.

Lynda MenegottiApr 10, 2017

Family Caregiving

Caregiving and Your Faith Community

Your church, temple, or mosque may be an overlooked lifeline. How faith communities can support caregivers, with or without belief.

Lynda MenegottiApr 7, 2017

Senior Health

What to Consider When Buying Prescription Drugs Online

Online pharmacies range from legitimate to dangerous. How to be sure the prescription drugs you order are the real thing.

Lynda MenegottiApr 5, 2017

Aging in Place

Fun Activities to Do with Your Aging Loved One

Time together matters more than ever. A roundup of indoor, outdoor, and community activities to enjoy with an aging loved one.

Lynda MenegottiApr 3, 2017

Care Coordination

Transportation Options for Caregivers

Arranging rides for an aging loved one stresses many caregivers: the five most common transportation options compared.

Lynda MenegottiMar 31, 2017

Elder Care Planning

What is an Elder Law Attorney?

An elder law attorney handles the legal side of aging. What they do for you and how to find one nearby.

Lynda MenegottiMar 13, 2017

Caregiver Wellness

In the News: The Health Benefits of Caregiving

Caring for others may add years to your own life. The surprising research linking caregiving to better health and longevity.

Lynda MenegottiMar 10, 2017

Dementia Care

What Are the Early Warning Signs of Dementia?

Dementia shows up in far more than forgetfulness. Seventeen early warning signs that go well beyond memory loss.

Lynda MenegottiFeb 27, 2017

Elder Care Planning

What is Medicare Part D?

Prescription costs can overwhelm a fixed income. What Medicare Part D covers and how its drug benefit actually works.

Lynda MenegottiFeb 20, 2017

Care Coordination

How to Use Caring Village and CaringBridge Together

Caring Village and CaringBridge serve different purposes, but used together they support a loved one even better.

Lynda MenegottiFeb 17, 2017

Elder Care Planning

What is Medicare Part C?

Past Medicare Parts A and B? Part C, the Medicare Advantage Plan, bundles coverage differently. Here is how it works.

Lynda MenegottiFeb 10, 2017

Dementia Care

Why Am I Experiencing Memory Loss Part 3: Diagnosing Dementia

How do doctors tell normal forgetfulness from dementia? A psychiatrist walks through the tests behind an accurate diagnosis.

Bruce Alan Kehr, M.D.Feb 6, 2017