Taking Care of a Parent

When is a Caregiver Necessary?

As older adults age, it is hard to come to terms with the feeling of loss when it comes to your independence. Sometimes you...
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Oct 27, 2022 2 min read

4 Major Differences Between Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living

Choosing the right living environment for yourself or a loved one can be hard. Because there are so many facility types, costs, locations, and...
liz ramirez
Sep 27, 2022 1 min read

Affordable Housing Options for Older Adults

For older adults, finding affordable housing options can be difficult depending on where they live and how much money they have. Some areas around...
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Sep 26, 2022 2 min read

How to Plan for and Communicate with a New…

Having someone provide care for yourself or a family member can bring about a wide range of emotions. You may feel relief to have...
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Sep 26, 2022 3 min read

Tips for Adult Children Acting as Caregivers

Many people can fill the role of a caregiver, hired or not. They gain this role without prior planning and occasionally without choice. Often,...
Lauren Beaubien
Oct 28, 2021 2 min read

Caregiver Burnout: How to Protect Your Boundaries

Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion. Burnout can cause negative changes in attitude and occurs when caregivers try to...
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Jul 15, 2021 2 min read

Spring Cleaning Safety Tips for Seniors

Spring cleaning guarantees a fresh start when the temperatures rise but is often a grueling and tedious task. During the process, pace yourself and...
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Feb 18, 2021 1 min read

Home Adaptations: Home Remodeling vs Home Renovations

It can be hard to commit to making home adaptations that are permanent. As one ages certain activities become more difficult with the traditional...
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Nov 20, 2020 2 min read

Advance Directives – Guidance for Medical and Healthcare Decisions

Sometimes called advance care directives, these documents ensure that a one’s wishes will be carried out in the future. Defined as “a written statement...
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Nov 27, 2019 1 min read

Estate Planning – Wills, Trusts, and Other Tools

Make a plan now so that your wishes will be fulfilled later. What is the purpose of estate planning? Specifically, estate planning allows an...
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Nov 27, 2019 1 min read
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