Health Jun 11 How to find care for LGBT seniors While LGBT seniors face many issues shared among all older adults and those who care for them, a number of specific factors should be considered.
Health Mar 27 Tips for health and sanity that every caregiver needs Almost everyone would agree that lending a hand to help a family member or someone else in need is the right thing to do. But is there a price that we pay for doing so?…
Nation Jan 29 Why hospice care could benefit your loved one sooner than you think Bettina’s dad Paul (89 years), a once robust and active man, was getting weaker every day due to heart failure. They met with a surgeon to consider his options but the proposed medical intervention was fraught with complications and no…
Health Dec 18 The secret ingredient for getting through holiday stress? Gratitude Navigating through a jolly holiday season and wishes for a wonderful new year when living with a chronic, debilitating health condition or caring for someone might have you thinking, “this is no holiday!” But researchers are documenting how expressing thanks…
Health Nov 07 How to hire in-home help when your aging parents don’t want to move The number of individuals using paid long-term care services is estimated to double from 13 million in 2000 to 27 million people in 2050, due to the growth in population of older people who need care. Here's how to find…
Health Oct 09 How to care for your aging parents from a distance Concern about mom or dad’s health and well-being is top of mind for many baby boomers today. But what if you live a good distance away?…