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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 MenegottiOct 31, 2016

End 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 MenegottiOct 28, 2016

Elder 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 MenegottiOct 24, 2016

Dementia Care

Cost of At-Home Dementia Care in 2026: What Families Actually Pay

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

Lynda MenegottiOct 21, 2016

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 MenegottiOct 17, 2016

Dementia 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 MenegottiOct 10, 2016

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, CNSSep 30, 2016

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 MenegottiSep 28, 2016

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