Family Caregiver Blog

Many family caregivers feel they had no choice about taking on primary responsibilities for a parent’s care. Learn tips for reducing family conflict … and your own resentments!

If there’s an aging loved one with dementia in your life but you don’t live nearby, you may be feeling some combination of guilt, concern, and helplessness. Building a local team is one of the most important things you can do.

Perhaps because its symptoms can be mistaken as normal aging, anemia often goes undetected in older adults. We discuss how to spot the signs and make sure your loved one gets the care they need.

Learn more about this free Medicare service that focuses on comfort care and support for you and your loved one.

A quick checkup with the doctor and a few preventive strategies can go a long way toward ensuring an enjoyable trip, with reduced chances of having to cut it short.

Veterans Day, coming up next month, is a great time to consider preserving the stories of your aging loved ones who served. One option is to make a recording together. It could be a deeply meaningful experience for everyone involved!

Optimal recovery from a heart attack includes serious lifestyle changes. Find out what you can do to help your loved one reduce the chance of a recurrence.

It’s Medicare Open Enrollment time! October 15 to December 7 is your aging loved one’s chance to review and update their Part D prescription plan. Plans change every year, affecting cost and coverage, so it pays to understand the details.

As digital assistants become more commonplace, family caregivers might wonder what these devices can do to help their aging loved ones stay independent and safe at home.

If you care for an older adult who needs medical attention, it helps for you both to know the best way to clearly describe symptoms. The better the communication, the more accurately a doctor can diagnose what’s wrong.