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When Elder Abuse Hits Home

Jeannie Jennings Beidler — June 12, 2013, 8:47 am

As World Elder Abuse Awareness Day approaches, a granddaughter tells the story of how her uncle scammed and exploited her grandparents.

90-Year-Old Billionaire David Murdock Doles Out Advice on Longevity

Sherri Snelling — June 6, 2013, 7:43 am

The chairman of Dole Foods plans to live to 125 — and he believes you can, too.

My Years as a Widow-in-Waiting

Nancy K. Schlossberg — June 5, 2013, 2:56 pm

With her husband’s health in steady decline, this woman described her life as a widow-in-waiting.

After Elderly Parent Gives Up the Keys, What's Next?

Sherri Snelling — May 24, 2013, 5:35 pm

There are more alternatives than ever, but driving parents often falls to adult children.

When and How to Coax Your Parent to Move Closer

MP Dunleavey — May 22, 2013, 2:47 pm

Experts offer advice about when and how to convince your elderly, faraway parent to move closer to you.

Rhythms of Life: A Musical Mom Declines One Note at a Time

George Hodgman — May 13, 2013, 3:39 pm

When a caring son hears his aging mother's missed piano notes, he knows what's coming next and begins to prepare for her inevitable decline.

How to Avoid the Goldilocks Syndrome

Sherri Snelling — May 7, 2013, 3:03 pm

Finding the right long-term care facility for a loved one the first time is best for everyone's health.

10 Ways You Can Help Pets in Need

Debbie Swanson — May 3, 2013, 5:54 pm

From foster owners to marketing veterans, animal shelters need people with time, skill and a love of pets.

How to Hire (and When to Fire) a Caregiver

Kristine Kevorkian, Ph.D — May 2, 2013, 10:08 am

The right personality is more important than you might think, but when care suffers, you need to act.

The Healing Power of Pet Therapy

Sherri Snelling — April 17, 2013, 11:48 am

Pet therapy can play a major role in relieving stress for the sick, the elderly and their caregivers.

Should Your Family Pay You to Care for a Parent?

Leah Eskenazi — April 17, 2013, 10:15 am

Compensate a family member to care for Mom or Dad? An expert explains why to consider it.

The Best Place to Retire Is Where Everyone Knows Your Name

April 16, 2013, 5:24 pm

When looking for a place to retire consider being where your longtime friends are. They're better company than a beach.

Why You Should Remodel to 'Age in Place' Now

Louis Tenenbaum — April 16, 2013, 2:46 pm

Safety and style should go hand in hand when making "age in place" modifications to your home.

Does America Need a Caregiver Corps?

April 12, 2013, 11:39 am

A national call for volunteers to assist families touches a nerve.

How to Be a Loving Advocate for Your Parents

April 10, 2013, 11:31 am

Learning how to be a respectful yet effective advocate for your parents means walking a fine line between being overbearing and dangerously disconnected.

Cost of Dementia Care, Already High, Will Only Soar

April 3, 2013, 6:25 pm

Comprehensive, new research estimates that today's $200 billion tab will more than double in 30 years.

Is Your Hometown a Place to Grow Old? Mine Is

April 2, 2013, 6:00 pm

There’s an urgent need to ready our cities and towns for the age boom — and New York is leading the way.

Holly Robinson Peete's Most Challenging Role: Sandwich Generation Caregiver

Sherri Snelling — March 27, 2013, 5:16 pm

While caring for her father with Parkinson's disease, the actress was faced with her son's diagnosis of autism.

Bad Dog or Wrong Owner? Challenging Pets for Anyone Aging in Place

Debbie Swanson — March 25, 2013, 8:18 am

Size, energy, noise, grooming needs and risks of illness may rule out certain pets.

Safe Mobile Banking: The Latest Tips for Protecting Yourself

March 24, 2013, 11:06 pm

Don't trade security for convenience when accessing your accounts.

Career Shift: Creating an Online Lifeline for Patients

Wendy Schuman — March 21, 2013, 10:52 am

Former tech consultant Sona Mehring launched her second career by creating CaringBridge.org, a website that lets patients connect with friends and family.

Our Caregiver Took Advantage of My Father but I Still Wanted Her by His Side

Jane Gottlieb — March 20, 2013, 4:28 pm

In the end, our concern for Dad's care took priority over our worries about his money.

New Report Highlights the Stress of Long-Distance Caregiving

Sherri Snelling — March 19, 2013, 7:55 am

Caregivers who live far from their loved ones face double the cost and more health problems, the Alzheimer's Association says.

17 Essential Books for Family Caregivers

Sherri Snelling — March 8, 2013, 10:56 am

Whether you seek inspiration, advice or a few laughs, there's something for you among our expert's picks.

Why I Trust a Friend, Not a Relative, With My Life

Jane Gross — March 8, 2013, 10:49 am

When we designate a health care proxy to speak for us in an emergency, a family member may not always be the best choice.