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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
Woman painting in her kitchen with Alexa on countertop, caregiver, Alexa, Next Avenue

Alexa, Please Call My Parents

Alexa Care Hub promises support for caregivers separated by miles and COVID-19
February 19, 2021
Opinion
Holding COVID-19 vaccine, people with disabilities, Next Avenue

OPINION: My Disabled Son Desperately Needs the COVID-19 Vaccine

The mother of a 28-year-old with autism worries about the continued risks he faces
February 11, 2021
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Dentist and patient, dental care, caregivers, Next Avenue

Pay Close Attention to Dental Health

For caregivers, and those they care for, maintaining good daily habits is vital
February 8, 2021
A caregiving husband and his wife, Alzheimer’s disease, Next Avenue

A Husband's Caregiving Journey

As his late wife slowly succumbed to Alzheimer’s disease, he educated himself and found help
February 5, 2021
Older man walking alone, end of life, life stages, Next Avenue

Is End of Life Its Own Stage of Life?

A sociologist makes the case for embracing this period as a distinct life stage
February 3, 2021
Older adult in long-term care facility, Next Avenue

Welcome to The Future of Elder Care

An introduction to our 2021 series — and a call for your stories
February 2, 2021
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Outdated Myths About Dementia That It's Time to Discard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
Chaplain holding the hands of an older adult in long term care, Next Avenue, chaplains, care

The Changing Role of Chaplains at Long-Term Care Facilities

The need for spiritual support and a compassionate ear is more important than ever
January 15, 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
Jaya Padmanabhan (right), her mother, Sarada Ramachandran, and the orchids at their home in Los Altos Hills, CA, on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

Now That I Care For Her, I Feel For Her

"Our relationship will always be an imperfect one, but it rests on the twin pedestals of her trust and my caring."
December 22, 2020
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