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Young Adults Step Up to Care for Older Loved Ones

Millennial Caregivers

These days, one in four family caregivers is a millennial

JULY 20, 2018 | By Katie Moritz

Are Adult Foster Homes a Good Long-Term Care Option?

Adult Foster Homes

They offer a less expensive, more home-like atmosphere than larger facilities

JULY 15, 2018 | By Liz Seegert

Should You Record Your Visits to the Doctor?

Should You Record Your Visits to the Doctor?

It might be a good idea, but be sure to do it the right way

JULY 13, 2018 | By Lorna Collier

How This New Law Will Help Grandparents Raising Grandkids

Grandparents Raising Grandkids

More than 2.5 million grandparents have stepped up to assist their families

JULY 11, 2018 | By Donna Butts

Family Caregivers Get a Break — and Coaching

Family Caregivers

A new program eases caregiver isolation and helps people with dementia

JULY 11, 2018 | By Mindy Fetterman

Can a Robot Offer Care and Companionship as We Age?

New robots may be used to battle social isolation in older adults

JULY 10, 2018 | By PBS NewsHour

Watch Out for These Hidden Costs of Assisted Living

Assisted Living

Here are additional charges that may not be included in the basic fee

JUNE 26, 2018 | By Kaya Laterman

Broken Heart Syndrome: Illness After Loss

Broken Heart Syndrome

Research shows a widow's or widower's grief can have big effects on physical health

JUNE 25, 2018 | By Amy Florian

Should You Put a Camera in Your Loved One’s Nursing Home Room?

Nursing Home Surveillance Camera

The balance between safety and privacy is a delicate one

JUNE 22, 2018 | By Jeanette Beebe

What Millennials Want the Government to Do About Long-Term Care

Two surveys show what they support and what's stressing millennial caregivers

JUNE 19, 2018 | By Chris Farrell

Curbing Elder Abuse: What’s Been Helping, What’s Needed

Why this elder advocate applauds efforts by the Trump administration and Congress

JUNE 12, 2018 | By Bob Blancato

Worth a Listen: Living in the ‘Gray Area’ of Aging

Gray Area Podcast

A podcast from Columbia students on growing older around New York City

JUNE 8, 2018 | By Grace Birnstengel

Ways to Talk With a Parent About Signs of Dementia

Tips from the Alzheimer's Association for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness month

JUNE 1, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon

How Volunteering at a Nursing Home Helped Me Survive College

A recent Tulane graduate reflects on what her older friends gave her

MAY 25, 2018 | By Hanan Rimawi

Have You Discussed Long-Term Care With Your Loved Ones?

Video

This video could inspire you to start the conversation

MAY 24, 2018 | By Shayla Thiel Stern

9 Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care Without Buying Insurance

This advice can save money if expensive care is needed

MAY 16, 2018 | By Kerri Fivecoat-Campbell

Answers to Questions About Aging in Place

How to find and pay for the services you or your parents may need

MAY 9, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon

Finding Housing When Mom Doesn’t Speak English

Doesn't speak English

The challenge may become greater when dementia is present

MAY 8, 2018 | By Debbie Swanson

Alexa? How Voice-First Technology Helps Older Adults

Voice-First Technology

Some of its features can greatly help with daily living

MAY 4, 2018 | By Randy Rieland

What Do You Want for Long-Term Care?

Readers told us about their hopes and how they get information

APRIL 19, 2018 | By Emily Gurnon

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