A woman who knows how important it is to empower aging parents hugs her mom on the sofa as they smile at each other.

How to Empower Your Aging Parents and Promote Independence

Imagine if your mom, who's always had a green thumb, decides…
A flashlight and battery-powered radio symbolize ways to help seniors prepare for power outages.

Take Steps Now to Help Seniors Prepare for Power Outages

The summer season is a prime time for power outages. For…
A caregiver creates a care plan on her laptop with an elderly couple who sit by her side.

What Is a Care Plan and Why Do We Need One?

You have just started exploring senior care options for an…
A woman caring for a loved one with dementia plays music for them both to enjoy with headphones.

Caring for a Loved One With Dementia? Try These Creative Activity Ideas!

Caring for a loved one with dementia is unlike all other…
A mother and daughter share a laugh as they navigate the complexities of families dealing with cancer.

Effective Communication Strategies for Families Dealing With Cancer

Having a conversation with a relative with cancer can leave…
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 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…