The family had a great visit with Grandma over Thanksgiving. In fact, Grandma initiated the conversation about relocating to be closer to family. But...
Turkey with a Side of Sibling Conflict
The fight over the last piece of pumpkin pie may not be the only struggle this Thanksgiving. As families gather around the table, many...
Are You at Risk for Caregiver Burnout?
Caregiving can take a toll mentally, emotionally, and physically whether you’re providing hands-on care, managing a paid caregiver, or anything in between. With the...
Home for the Holidays: Making the Most of Visits to Aging Parents
Holidays are occasions that many of us spend with family, whether we live down the block or across the country. For those with aging...
Aging Parents and Driving: Having the Tough Conversation
As an Aging Life Care Professional™, I’ve seen it first-hand – adult children would rather talk about finances and death with their parents than...
Top Tips for Caregivers
As part of National Family Caregivers Month, Amy Goyer – AARP’s family, caregiving, and multigenerational issues expert – shared her top tips for caregivers...
What to Do When Your Elderly Neighbor Needs Help
Have you seen your elderly neighbor speeding by the park? Or perhaps driving slower than a snail, in the wrong lane? Maybe you’ve found...
National Family Caregivers Month
November is a month to honor family caregivers and the contributions they make to our society. In the United States, 90 million family caregivers...
Dying Well is Part of Aging Well
Aging Life Care Professionals™ on End-of-Life Planning Aging Life Care Professionals™ not only work to ensure quality of care and an optimal life for their...
Options for Overwhelmed Caregivers
Caregiving can be physically and emotionally draining, so as a caregiver it is crucial that you care for yourself first in order to prevent...