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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.

Alzheimer's Care

How to Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

You cannot guarantee prevention, but you can lower the odds. Diet, exercise, and habits that help reduce Alzheimer's risk.

Lynda MenegottiSep 26, 2016

Caregiver Wellness

The Benefits of Essential Oils for Caregivers

Caregiving wears on body and mind. How common essential oils may help, plus the most popular ones to try.

Lynda MenegottiSep 23, 2016

Senior Health

The Benefits of Learning a New Language as an Aging Adult

Learning a new language later in life does more than open doors. It keeps the aging brain sharp. Tips to get started.

Lynda MenegottiSep 21, 2016

Dementia Care

What is Dementia?

Dementia affects 47.5 million people worldwide: what the condition actually is and how doctors identify it.

Lynda MenegottiSep 14, 2016

Alzheimer's Care

What is Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer's is widespread, so the basics matter. What the disease is and the early warning signs to watch for.

Lynda MenegottiSep 12, 2016

Senior Health

How to Improve Your Brain Health

Your brain needs upkeep like the rest of you. Five daily cornerstones that help keep your mind sharp as you age.

Lynda MenegottiSep 2, 2016

Senior Living

The Importance of Creating a Bucket List

A bucket list turns vague hopes into real plans. Simple tips to start capturing the experiences that matter most.

Lynda MenegottiAug 29, 2016

Caregiver Tech

The Top 5 Meditation Apps

Calmer days start with a few quiet minutes. Five meditation apps that make building a daily practice approachable.

Lynda MenegottiAug 22, 2016

Caregiver Wellness

The Importance of Taking Vacations as a Caregiver

Caregivers face high stress and greater illness risk: why stepping away for a real vacation truly matters.

Lynda MenegottiAug 16, 2016

Care Coordination

The Benefits of Coordinated Calendars for Caregivers

A shared calendar saves caregivers time and prevents costly mix-ups. How coordinating schedules lowers everyone's stress.

Lynda MenegottiAug 12, 2016

Caregiver Wellness

How Yoga can Help Caregivers

Just minutes of yoga a day can help. A UCLA study found it lifts caregivers' mood and sharpens thinking under stress.

Lynda MenegottiAug 8, 2016

Senior Safety

How to Perform Background Checks on Professional Caregivers

Trusting a stranger with a loved one's care is a big step. How to verify a professional caregiver's work history first.

Lynda MenegottiJul 27, 2016