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Caregiver Support and Resources

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A young adult delivering groceries to an older couple at home. aging-service, aging services, Next Avenue

Pandemic Disruption Spurred Innovation in Aging Services

Groups share their success stories and some lessons for the future
May 10, 2021
An older woman doing research on her computer at home. Caregiver, caregivers, Next Avenue

Want to Help a Caregiver? Volunteer Your Online Research Skills

Many caregivers are overwhelmed and may not have the time or energy to find resources
April 27, 2021
A father and his adult daughter walking together outside, caregiver, Next Avenue

The Best Mindset for Helping an Aging Parent

This excerpt from "When Your Aging Parent Needs Help" recommends being clear about what your role is — and isn’t
February 23, 2021
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Woman helping man with his jacket, dementia, Mayo Clinic, Next Avenue

Outdated Myths About Dementia That It's Time to Discard

The updated Mayo Clinic guide tackles misconceptions about the condition
January 27, 2021
Older adult receiving groceries at her front door, COVID-19 vaccine

How to Get Your Homebound Parent a COVID-19 Vaccine

Ways to be proactive for the shots, since the bumpy rollout demands it
January 14, 2021
Opinion
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OPINION: Unpaid Caregivers Need Care, Too

We need to recognize, and assist, this invisible workforce
December 17, 2020
Lori Enzer of Los Angeles and her mom, Caregiving, Next Avenue

Caregiving and COVID-19: A Toxic Cocktail for Women

The strain is pushing caregivers, especially women, to the brink
December 16, 2020
Wives Cindy Mermin (left) and Helen McDermott in 2017

Cindy Mermin and Helen McDermott Endure, In Love, Together

Remaining positive despite isolation and McDermott's dementia isn't always easy
December 11, 2020

Filmmaker Sian-Pierre Regis Embodies the Millennial Caregiver

His storytelling shows the need to help older generations trying to survive on less
November 18, 2020
home care, Next Avenue

How to Decide Between Home Care or Long-Term Care During COVID-19

Key questions to help families weigh the options
November 12, 2020
Michelle Rios holds a photo of her late mother Maria Elena Nuñez.

When Language Barriers Complicate Caregiving

The need for translation makes getting quality care all the more challenging
November 6, 2020
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