Ten Burning Questions I Have After Mom Was Hospitalized
When Mom was hospitalized, I had a lot of questions that I wish I’d known to ask before. Then, even more questions after Mom was hospitalized and came home.
Respite Care in Palm Harbor
Respite care in Palm Harbor: options for getting respite care at home or in a care facility in Palm Harbor, Florida. Respite resources.
Why Asking for Help is So Hard, But Needed for Success as a Family Caregiver
Why asking for help is so hard as a family caregiver but why it is so necessary for you and your care recipient. How to ask for help.
Disrupting Home Care: Why It Needs to Be Done
Home care faces many challenges and opportunities. Home care can provide an aging population the care they want and save costs, but it needs to evolve.
Want a Caregiving Transformation? Encourage Yourself to Take These Steps
Take these steps for a caregiving transformation. Tips to help make your caregiving situation easier and improve life for caregiver and care recipient.
Helping the Elderly: All the Different Ways You Can Help a Senior in Need
All the different ways of helping the elderly. How you can help a senior in need, through small acts of kindness, volunteering, donating and more.
You Don’t Have to Spend a Holiday Alone
There’s no need to spend a holiday alone. Holidays can be tough if you’re on your own, especially if you’ve experienced recent loss.
We Need to Talk More About Elderly Mental Health
Statistics, resources and information about elderly mental health. Too few seniors go untreated for mental health issues, it is time to talk about it.
Is Aging at Home Sustainable?
Is aging at home sustainable? Elders want to age in place, but many will face chronic conditions which require assistance. How to make aging in place work.
Why a Daughter Is Usually the #1 Caregiver for Her Parents
Why is the caregiver female in most cases? We explore women and caregiving statistics and different approaches and support.
“The Talk”: Why It’s So Hard to Have Healthy Conversations with Family
The talk about aging is not so easy–why is it tough for most families to have the talk (or talks) about aging issues? How can you make it easier?
Retirement Planning with a Purpose: Where Do I Want to Be at 80?
Retirement planning: where do I want to be at age 80? Thinking through retirement planning and life planning with a purpose, and for a purpose.
Nursing Home Abuse and Elder Abuse by Caregivers: What We Can Do
A recent news story of a nursing home abuse case. Prevalence of elder abuse. Resources and tips for preventing and spotting elder abuse.
Costs Are Going Up; How to Get My Medical Expenses Spending Under Control
Medical expenses can eat up a big portion of your retirement income. Healthcare costs are going up; we offer tips to lower your healthcare spending.
Data Shows That Aging at Home is Growing; Here’s How You Can Do It
Most people prefer aging at home. However, aging in place requires planning since most people will also need assistance at some point. Here’s how to do it.
Here’s How Top-Performing Caregivers Do Their Job
Here is how a top performing professional caregiver does their job. Characteristics and what you can do to be the best professional caregiver.
What Will Medicare Cost Me? Medicare Plans in 2020
Medicare plans and costs for 2020: Medicare Part D donut hole changes, Medicare Part B cost projections and elimination of some Medicare supplemental plans.
How to Make Your Doctor’s Appointment More Productive
How to make your doctor’s appointment more productive. Tips for getting the most out of your doctors visits and getting the best medical care.
How to Deal with Negative Parents
How to deal with negative parents. Tips for dealing with negative parents, when your elderly parents constantly complain and won’t take your suggestions.
Senior Transportation in St. Petersburg
Information on senior transportation in St. Petersburg: options for elderly public transportation and driving services. Senior transportation resources.
Five Brutal Truths about Getting Old That Few People Are Willing to Admit
Brutal truths about getting old. We tell it like it is and tell you how you can have a better experience of aging and take control.
How to Design the Perfect Care Plan for My Mom
What is a care plan and why is it so essential to getting good care for your parent? How to create a care plan that will get you the best elder care.
I Ditched the ALF and Brought Dad Back Home, and I’ll Never Send Him Back
We thought ALF care would be best for our Dad, but it didn’t turn out as expected. Here’s why we ditched the AL, what we learned and how he thrived at home.
How Setting a Daily Goal Can Help You Caring for Someone with Dementia
Learn how setting a daily goal can help you when caring for someone with dementia. Benefits and how to set a goal when caring for someone with dementia.