Category: Long-Term Care Planning

Can Seniors Extend Life Expectancy Through Strength Training?

While the benefits of ongoing cardio and aerobic exercise are well documented, including reducing risk of such chronic conditions as diabetes and heart disease, Penn

How to Advocate for Aging Parents Effectively

Trusting someone you love to be cared for by someone else is never easy, especially for a senior family member. Whether at home or in

Should I Seek Guardianship of a Parent?

In a perfect world, our family relationships would all be helpful and positive. We would manage transitional times cooperatively, smoothly, and without any disagreement. As

Discussing COPD with Your Loved Ones

It began with your inner circle, those closest to you, and has gradually been spreading outward to close friends and acquaintances. Discussing your COPD diagnosis

Latinos and a Potentially Unique Progression of Dementia

A new study sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association is uncovering some unexpected findings in how dementia may progress differently in Hispanic people. While further investigation

One Phrase We All Need to Remove from Our Conversations with Aging Parents

With aging parents, it’s not always easy to understand what our role as adult children should always be. We desire whatever is best for them,

A Meaningful New Year’s Resolution for Family Caregivers: Find Joy

If you are among the 8% of Americans who actually accomplish their New Year’s resolution goals, well done! However, if you are like the majority

When It’s Time to Step in, Use These Tips to Handle the Most Sensitive Issue in Elder Care

One of the most challenging obstacles as we get older is acknowledging the need for help with financial management for seniors. Personal finances are both

How Can a Geriatric Care Manager Help My Loved One?

Family care providers realize that navigating the process of finding appropriate care resources for a senior can seem like trying to traverse the ocean in

Dementia and Communication Strategies: Nonverbal Techniques

It can be frustrating dealing with dementia, and communication strategies may not always be successful, particularly in the middle and later stages of the disease.

Category: Long-Term Care Planning

Can Seniors Extend Life Expectancy Through Strength Training?

How to Advocate for Aging Parents Effectively

Should I Seek Guardianship of a Parent?

Discussing COPD with Your Loved Ones

Latinos and a Potentially Unique Progression of Dementia

One Phrase We All Need to Remove from Our Conversations with Aging Parents

A Meaningful New Year’s Resolution for Family Caregivers: Find Joy

When It’s Time to Step in, Use These Tips to Handle the Most Sensitive Issue in Elder Care

How Can a Geriatric Care Manager Help My Loved One?

Dementia and Communication Strategies: Nonverbal Techniques

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