Caregiving

Aging in place sounds simple until you plan for it. As the biggest generation turns 65, here’s what staying home safely really requires.

More than 51 million Americans are caring for someone they love. Here’s what the 2025 family caregiving report reveals, and why you are far from alone in it.

The government has a new plan to protect older adults from abuse and fraud. Here’s what the federal Elder Justice Action Plan means for your family, in plain language.

Say it wrong and it sounds like you’re announcing they’re old. Say nothing and you carry the worry alone. Here’s how to actually start the conversation — word-for-word openers, the moments to avoid, and what to do when the answer is still no.

You want to know they’re safe, without hovering. Here’s how to keep an eye on an aging parent living alone while respecting the independence they love.

Caring for an aging parent can quietly replace the relationship itself — turning a daughter into a scheduler, a pharmacist, a case manager. This piece is for anyone who has felt that shift and is wondering whether it’s possible to step back without stepping away.

Scams targeting older adults are more common, and more costly, than ever. According to the Federal Trade Commission, adults 60 and older reported losing about 2.4 billion dollars to fraud in 2024, roughly four times the losses reported in 2020. Because so much fraud goes unreported, the true figure is far higher. The reassuring news Read more >>

Caregiving means being the person who notices changes between appointments — but knowing how to share those observations effectively can make all the difference. Here’s a practical guide to preparing for medical visits, asking the right questions, and making sure nothing important gets lost in the follow-up.

In South Korea, AI is making daily check-in calls to seniors living alone — and catching emergencies before they become crises. Here is what that program gets right about aging safely at home, and what it means for families in the U.S. looking for reliable, human-centered support.

When a loved one refuses a medical alert system, it’s rarely about the device itself — it’s about independence. Here’s how to understand the resistance, reframe the conversation, and find a Lifeline option that actually works for them.