Caring Village Resources

Caregiving guides, tips & honest product reviews

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

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

Caregiver Calendar: How Coordinated Schedules Reduce Stress

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

Family Caregiving

The Emotional Impact Caregiving Can Have on a Family

Caregiving reaches beyond the patient and reshapes the whole family. Three ways it stirs emotions everyone feels.

Lynda MenegottiJul 25, 2016

Elder Care Planning

4 Ways the Caring Village Family Caregiver Guide Checklist Can Help You

A simple checklist that spells out the financial, legal, medical, and estate documents every caregiver should keep ready.

Lynda MenegottiJul 20, 2016

Care Coordination

How Texts and Emails Cause Communication Issues for Caregivers

Texts and emails go sideways when emotions run high. Why they breed miscommunication between caregivers, and what to do.

Lynda MenegottiJul 18, 2016

Senior Living

Great Summer Activities for You and Your Aging Loved Ones

Summer is for making memories together. Fun, easy activities to enjoy with an aging loved one that work for all ages.

Lynda MenegottiJun 27, 2016