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5 Unique Family-Friendly Holiday GamesFamily Caregiving

5 Unique Family-Friendly Holiday Games

Hosting family this holiday? Five unusual games designed so every generation can join the fun.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiDec 2, 2016
How to Care for Someone with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Senior Health

How to Care for Someone with a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Caring for someone with a traumatic brain injury starts with knowing the symptoms. What a TBI is and how to help.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiNov 28, 2016
Out-Of-Pocket-Costs for Family CaregiversElder Care Planning

Out-Of-Pocket-Costs for Family Caregivers

Family caregivers quietly spend thousands each year. An AARP study reveals where the money goes and what to brace for.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiNov 23, 2016
How Veterans Can Access the Aid & Attendance and Housebound BenefitElder Care Planning

How Veterans Can Access the Aid & Attendance and Housebound Benefit

Aging veterans may qualify for extra monthly support. How to access the Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefit.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiNov 9, 2016
Do You Need Long-Term Care Insurance?Elder Care Planning

Do You Need Long-Term Care Insurance?

Long-term care is expensive and likely. What experts say about the insurance, its real costs, and the alternatives worth weighing.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 31, 2016
Discussing End-of-Life CareEnd of life

Discussing End-of-Life Care

The holidays bring everyone together, making it a fitting moment to talk end-of-life care with aging loved ones.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 28, 2016
5 Recommendations to Fix Caregiving in the FutureElder Care Planning

5 Recommendations to Fix Caregiving in the Future

Family caregivers are stretched to the limit. Five changes that could reshape the future of caregiving, and how to help.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 24, 2016
The Cost of at-Home Dementia CareDementia Care

The Cost of at-Home Dementia Care

Dementia care at home adds up in ways families rarely expect. A clear look at the real costs you can plan around.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 21, 2016
What is Long-Term Care Insurance?Elder Care Planning

What is Long-Term Care Insurance?

Long-term care can drain savings fast without coverage. What long-term care insurance covers, who qualifies, and what it costs.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 17, 2016
What to Expect as a Caregiver for Someone with DementiaDementia Care

What to Expect as a Caregiver for Someone with Dementia

Caring for someone with dementia tests your patience and adaptability. What to expect, and how to prepare for the journey.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiOct 10, 2016
Are You Caught in the Drama Triangle?Caregiver Wellness

Are You Caught in the Drama Triangle?

Caught replaying victim, rescuer, and villain roles? How the Drama Triangle quietly fuels conflict, and how to step out.

Sharon Burch, MSN, RN, APRN, CNSSharon Burch, MSN, RN, APRN, CNSSep 30, 2016
What Medications Can Harm Brain Health?Senior Health

What Medications Can Harm Brain Health?

A common class of medications, anticholinergics, raised dementia risk 54 percent over three years. Which drugs to watch.

Lynda MenegottiLynda MenegottiSep 28, 2016