If you’re new to caring for an aging parent, it’s normal to lack confidence and feel a little anxious. “This is the toughest stage of life by far,” notes Paige...
One thing that worries many family caregivers – especially those of us who don’t live nearby – is our family members feeling lonely or isolated. “We are social animals and...
More and more healthcare providers and insurers are spending more time focusing on the patient and their family caregivers. Here’s how you can use this shift to get more from...
“If we care about someone, it’s going to have a financial impact, an emotional impact, and a physical impact,” admits Chris Cooper, a certified financial planner in San Diego. This...
Every day, about 2,200 Americans die of cardiovascular disease, an average of one death every 40 seconds.1 Like any sudden health event, a heart attack can change your world. As...
As birthdays go, by all accounts, 60 is a big one. It’s not like I didn’t know it was coming, but when it arrived for me this month, it felt...
The pressures associated with the role of a caregiver are often understated — the support caregiving requires can be costly, overwhelming, and time-consuming. It is critical that caregivers are provided...
If there’s one thing that I’ve come across many times, it’s that we often don’t know we’re stressed until we’re really stressed. People complain about fatigue, headaches or irritability, without...
Written by Leeza Gibbons There is an epidemic among older Americans, a condition that impacts the well-being of our seniors every day – loneliness. With 11 million people 65 years...