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A daughter and her mother smile together at home while discussing alternatives to assisted living.

Before You Tour Another Facility, Look at These Alternatives to Assisted Living

Some ideas become so common that nobody thinks to question them. Need more help after retirement? Hire someone to mow the lawn. Need help preparing taxes? Call an accountant. Need more ...
A woman feels overwhelmed after waiting too long for dementia care for her mother at home.

The Hidden Risks of Waiting Too Long for Dementia Care

There’s a certain kind of exhaustion that comes from always being “on alert.” You listen for the phone at night. You replay conversations in your ...
A tired woman sits at a kitchen table experiencing family caregiving burnout.

The Breaking Point No One Talks About in Family Caregiving

No one warns you about this part. Not the appointments, not the routines, not even the physical demands. The part that catches you off guard ...
A woman helps her mother sort belongings during downsizing for seniors.

Downsizing for Seniors Is Emotional. Here’s How to Make the Experience Better.

The boxes may be stacked neatly. The rooms may look organized. But downsizing for seniors is rarely just a practical decision. It’s an emotional one. ...
A woman and her caregiver celebrate making and keeping New Year’s goals for seniors.

The Secret to Making New Year’s Goals for Seniors Stick This Time

The New Year comes with all the best intentions. You sit down together with your parent, talk about getting more exercise, staying in touch with ...
An older man sits at a holiday dinner looking melancholy.

Helping an Aging Parent Find Joy in the Holiday Season Again

The box is still in the closet. Every year like clockwork, it used to come down the Friday after Thanksgiving. It holds a lifetime of ...