If you are a family caregiver for an aging loved one, you might have heard the phrase “aging in place.” Aging in place is a general term used to describe a person living....

It’s often overlooked. The strong connection between how we feel emotionally, and the affect it can have on our physical health. And vice versa, the effect that physical....

The journey of caring for a loved one with dementia begins at diagnosis. Whether you are the primary caregiver, or share the responsibility with others, caring for them....

As a caregiver for a loved one with dementia, it’s likely that you have a lot on your plate, from managing medications to dealing with sundowners syndrome. Although....

You have health insurance to cover preventive care and illnesses. But 70 percent of people older than 65 will need long-term care at some point in their lives, according....

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a hard and fast rule about when you should start exploring assisted living options? Each situation is different, and there isn’t a....

It’s a difficult conversation to have: telling a parent they are no longer safe living at home alone. In fact, it’s a conversation that most adult children admit....

With the increasing demands of dementia caregiving, a day may come when it is no longer possible to care for your loved one at home, or when the care they could receive....

It’s one of the most challenging questions for family caregivers to answer: When is it time to take away the car keys from a loved one with dementia?