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A woman has a meeting with her family members to discuss care issues, one of several important communication essentials for family caregivers.

United in Care: Communication Essentials for Family Caregivers

Caring for an older loved one can strain family dynamics. Siblings…
A puzzle of a brain shows one piece missing, alluding to the advancements in Alzheimer’s science that are still to come.

Charting New Horizons: Advancements in Alzheimer’s Science

One positive thing about Alzheimer’s disease is it has seized…
A professional woman on her way to work ponders strategies for balancing work and elderly care.

Nurturing Your Career and Your Loved Ones: A Guide to Balancing Work and Elderly Care

Though we might dread the alarm going off on Monday mornings,…
A doctor works on transforming dementia diagnosis discussions while talking to a senior patient.

Empowering Patients: The Evolution of Dementia Diagnosis Discussions

Getting a dementia diagnosis is never easy. It is the start…
A man uses strategies for when aging parents reject assistance while talking to his elderly father about getting some help at home.

Resolving Conflict When Aging Parents Reject Assistance

It is a complicated scenario many family caregivers face:…
A woman hugs her aging mother as she learns more about communicating with compassion with people who have dementia.

Communicating With Compassion: What Not to Say to People With Dementia

Have you ever said the wrong thing? Perhaps your intention…
An older man confidently leans on his cane. He has learned fall prevention strategies to help him overcome his fear of falling.

Fall Prevention Strategies to Overcome the Fear of Falling Among Seniors

As we grow older, it is natural to become more cautious about…
A woman stands behind her elderly mother out of focus, a symbol of how many people don’t focus on what family caregivers really need.

What Family Caregivers Really Need From Their Own Mouths

If you've ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you’re…
A senior man blows out candles on a birthday cake as his family cheers him on. They know the importance of coming up with birthday party ideas for seniors to ensure their loved one feels special.

Crafting Joyful Memories: Unique Birthday Party Ideas for Seniors

If you are looking for a great way to celebrate the life of…
A woman comforts her elderly mother as she contemplates whether it is time for 24-hour dementia care.

Knowing When to Take the Step Toward 24-Hour Dementia Care

Taking good care of a family member with dementia requires…
A female family caregiver creates a schedule and explores other ways to improve her time management in caregiving.

Balancing Act: Strategies for Effective Time Management in Caregiving

How much extra time do you have on your hands? If you are like…
An older man lies awake in bed at night, a common occurrence for many who need to improve senior sleep quality.

Strategies for Improving Senior Sleep

We have all been there: slowing down breathing, counting…