Making Your Final Wishes KnownA new workbook by a Minneapolis cardiologist offers guidance and reflective prompts to prepare for conversations with loved ones about end-of-life topicsMay 17, 2024
Steve Guttenberg's Caregiving Journey for His Dad on DialysisThe funny actor gets serious and helpful talking about family caregiving and griefMay 14, 2024
Traveling Across America to Thank Fellow CaregiversFilmmaker Kitty Norton made a documentary called 'Wine, Women and Dementia' about her RV trip across the country to meet caregiving kindred spiritsMay 10, 2024
Elder Abuse Is Easy to MissHere is what to look for if you suspect a caregiver — whether a relative or a professional — is mistreating a loved oneMay 6, 2024
OpinionThe Coming Elder Care CrisisThe growing ranks of Americans aged 85 and older require a lot of care and caregivers; we don’t have enough of eitherApril 30, 2024
OpinionA Year of Progress: Recognizing America's Family CaregiversWhile the fight for a comprehensive caregiving infrastructure continues, the past year has been marked by significant progressApril 26, 2024
OpinionIt's a Terrific Time to Be a GeriatricianOur expertise is needed now more than ever, and opportunities for innovation are abundantApril 25, 2024
OpinionHomelessness After Age 50 Is RisingHere is what we can do to prevent older adults from losing homesApril 19, 2024
The Missing Piece of Managing Caregiver StressNervous System Regulation (NSR) through practices such as breathing exercises and gentle yoga can have an impact on the caregiver as well as on the one they care forApril 17, 2024
Workplace Caregiving: One Size Does Not Fit AllNew reports shed light on what family caregivers need from employersApril 5, 2024
Caregiving and Complicated Family DynamicsWhen responsibility, belief systems or second chances outweigh a reluctancy to provide supportMarch 26, 2024
Caregiving for Loved Ones With ADHD or AutismBecause there are so many variables, there isn't one strategy to follow. The key is identifying what works for your loved one.March 14, 2024
Get Paid to Care for Your Loved OneThere are a few basic steps to determine whether Personal Care Services (PCS) is right for a loved one and whether a family member may qualify as a paid caregiverMarch 13, 2024
Fernando Torres-Gil: Fixing the Caregiver ShortageAs a senior adviser to three presidents and a respected academic, Fernando Torres-Gil has long advocated for older adults and caregivers, and explains why robust immigration is goodMarch 12, 2024
Rosanne Corcoran: The Emotional Challenges of CaregivingBased on her own experience caring for her mom, she launched 'Daughterhood The Podcast' to help others on the caregiving journeyMarch 12, 2024
A Round of Applause for Walker UsersBoth my mother, who has Parkinson's disease, and I wish we had embraced assistive devices for her soonerMarch 8, 2024
'My Mom Is 99' — Coping Advice for Adult Children of Super AgersThose of us who have undeniably old parents are in a special club, with a unique set of blessings, challenges and intense anxietiesMarch 8, 2024
OpinionCompanioned Isolation: The Untold Story of Caregiving, Housing and LonelinessAging in a community with care in mind has both concrete and intangible benefits that will lead to improved health outcomesFebruary 27, 2024
How to Find the Right Person to Care for Your Loved OneHere are some suggestions on what to consider when taking this significant stepFebruary 26, 2024
How to Love Being a Caregiver: A ValentineNo, I never learned to love being a caregiver. But I learned a lot about love, being a caregiver.February 14, 2024
Curing the Crises: Caregiving, Housing and the Black Middle ClassBlack caregivers can begin to build generational wealth through home ownership while still fulfilling family commitmentsFebruary 12, 2024
In the Hospital? Don't Overlook the ChaplainProfessional chaplains help people connect to their source of strength and make meaning from their experiencesJanuary 30, 2024
How Planning My Death at 52 Helped Me Learn More About How I Wanted to LiveAs my health is markedly declining, I've made a list: places to see/go, things to do, things to no longer doJanuary 25, 2024
Building Your Caregiving Support TeamExperts, from peers to professionals, can help you build your caregiving muscle to ensure strength for difficult daysJanuary 24, 2024
The Challenges Facing Male CaregiversMen can find themselves trying to manage responsibilities and expectations while being accepted for their competency in the roleJanuary 23, 2024
An Innovative Journal Created by a Caregiver for CaregiversThis journal allows caregivers to vent frustrations and write and draw what they appreciate about the responsibilityJanuary 18, 2024
A Parent's Journey: Supporting an Adult Child Battling CancerWhile the road is long, we remain positive and cherish each moment we have together as a familyJanuary 17, 2024
How Long-Term Care Facilities Can Recruit Diverse EldersIf retirement communities want to attract racially diverse residents, they need to improve on what's working and end what's not working January 12, 2024
OpinionA Personal Loss Underscores a National Crisis in Elder CareThe death of my father revealed a failure in the system. The significance of our country's aging population pretty much ensures the situation will worsen for our elders before it improves.January 10, 2024
Transfer Trauma: The Emotional Toll of Moving to a Care FacilityWhen moving is unsettling to your loved one, you can take steps to transform it into a positive new chapterJanuary 10, 2024
'Old Dog, New Tricks' Jazz Musician Improvises at CaregivingSeasoned flugelhorn player dealt with caregiver burnout by exploring new music with younger musiciansJanuary 9, 2024
Feeling Caregiver Isolation? That's What Friends Are ForSocial interactions and making connections with friends can help ease the strain of caregivingJanuary 5, 2024
End-Of-Life Nutritional SupportImproving the remaining quality of life is at the heart of proper nutrition in order to support energy and stamina levelsJanuary 5, 2024
Left Out in the ColdThe number of people aged 80 and over is growing faster than the housing they need and can afford, raising concern they’ll end up on the streetJanuary 3, 2024
Much-Needed Tips for CaregiversHere are some things I've learned while logging the hours in waiting areas, hospital lounges and patient roomsDecember 29, 2023
How to Care for a CaregiverNext Avenue's caregiving expert on how to ensure the well-being of those who dedicate themselves to the well-being of othersDecember 26, 2023
Lessons in Resilience from My Two Near-Miss Hurricane ExperiencesHome environment planning, caregiving and technology — will you or your loved one come safely through the next hurricane or other disaster? What to do if you think the answer is no.December 20, 2023
The Economic Costs of Family CaregivingStudies show that solutions to reduce the impact on the economy and on the financial lives of caregivers are neededDecember 8, 2023
My Husband's End-of-Life Companion: A Cat Named MaggieDuring my husband's final months with Alzheimer's, a borrowed cat brought unexpected joy to our livesDecember 6, 2023
Lessons in CaregivingFrom being an advocate to finding peace, here are a few of the lessons I learned as a caregiver to my parentsDecember 4, 2023