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Getting a Parent With Dementia the Best Long-Term Care for the Money

A new study finds that providing life stories can lead to better, person-centered care

AUGUST 16, 2019 | By Jay Newton-Small

Delirium Isn’t ‘Just Part of Getting Older’

It's a common condition — but both preventable and treatable

AUGUST 16, 2019 | By Edie Grossfield

OPINION: It’s Time to Make the Elder Justice Act More Effective

This elder advocate says ageism stifles elder fraud protection

AUGUST 14, 2019 | By Bob Blancato

How Young Volunteers Step Up for Caregiving Programs

Organization founders and volunteers discuss why they do it

AUGUST 13, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Photo Essay: Three States. Three Caregivers.

Caregivers navigating complex, emotional situations to meet their needs and others'.

AUGUST 9, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

Balancing Your Career and Your Aging Parents

Working Daughter

Advice for women from 'Working Daughter' author Liz O'Donnell

AUGUST 8, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

2020 Election: How Amy Klobuchar’s Health Plan Could Help Family Caregivers

She favors a caregivers' tax credit and more funding for Alzheimer's research

AUGUST 6, 2019 | By Liz Seegert

The Benefits of Hiring a Companion for an Older Adult

Hiring a companion can give a family caregiver much-needed breaks

AUGUST 5, 2019 | By Marijke Vroomen Durning

How to Avoid Compassion Burnout

Compassion Burnout

Two experts offer insight into how to keep giving, with boundaries

JULY 23, 2019 | By Patricia Corrigan

3 New Alzheimer’s Studies’ Goal: ‘Preparing Us for a Cure’

UsAgainstAlzheimer's focused on patients, caregivers and pharmaceuticals

JULY 19, 2019 | By Sherri Snelling

2020 Election: Analyzing the Sanders Plan for Long-Term Care

Experts assess it — plus, an update on new plans from Sen. Booker and Klobuchar

JULY 15, 2019 | By Chris Farrell

This Activities Program Engages and Calms People With Dementia

It tailors activities to each individual's abilities and interests

JULY 15, 2019 | By Melba Newsome

Moving Forward After the One You Cared For Dies

Grieving caregivers typically face a challenging mix of emotions

JULY 10, 2019 | By Julie Gorges

Why Being Kind Makes You Healthier

Benefits go to our hearts, immune systems, mental states and more

JULY 3, 2019 | By Chrystle Fiedler

Is It Time for Government to Offer Universal Family Care?

Universal Family Care

The idea behind a plan for child care, paid family leave and long-term care

JUNE 24, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

Silicon Valley’s Booming Interest in Businesses for Boomers

Trends and winners at the Silicon Valley Boomer Venture Summit

JUNE 13, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

Ways to Vet a Caregiver or Caregiving Agency

Here's where to start and what questions to consider

JUNE 12, 2019 | By Toni L. Kamins

OPINION: Why Some Grandparents Raising Grandkids Can’t Get Government Help

The problem is creating food insecurity for many families

JUNE 5, 2019 | By Marie C. Gualtieri

Where to Find Help for Difficult Caregiving Tasks

A new study shows caregivers need more support and training

JUNE 5, 2019 | By Chuck Otto

Nursing Home Ratings: Who Can You Trust?

Nursing home ratings

Yelp and Medicare dole out stars for nursing homes in very different ways

JUNE 4, 2019 | By Richard Eisenberg

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