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Nearly Half of All Families Care for an Older Adult; Here’s How to Give Yourself a Break

Are you a family caregiver? Nearly half of all families are caring for a loved one. Caregiving can be hard but it doesn’t have to be.

January 1, 2019

Now Can We Talk About Dad Moving?

The holidays are over and now might be the time to discuss Dad moving to an ALF. How to approach the ALF conversation and what to do when you disagree.

December 27, 2018

The State of Home Care of the Future: Our Experts Weigh In

90% of seniors want to stay home and we all know there’s an aging boom coming. What does this mean for the future of home care? How will home care adapt?

December 16, 2018

How This Caregiver Can Get Anyone to Take a Bath

Why doesn’t my elderly parent take a bath or shower? How can I make sure they’re clean and healthy? The secrets to getting anyone to take a bath.

December 9, 2018

Three Must-Have Mentors After You Turn 65

Three must-have mentors: role models for aging gracefully. What are the secrets to aging well? Look to these 3 role models for aging gracefully.

December 3, 2018

Gifts for Parents and Older Loved Ones: Holiday Gift Guide 2018

Gifts for parents and older loved ones: our team recommends this year’s best gifts for parents and other seniors in your life.

November 21, 2018

Give Yourself Permission to Let Your Elderly Parents Make a Mistake

Elderly parents are adults, they can make mistakes; we cannot protect them from all harm. How to care for elders while letting go of what we can’t control.

November 16, 2018

The Dreaded 3 A.M. Phone Call (Mom’s in the Hospital)

With aging parents, the dreaded call can come any time. You find out Mom’s in the hospital. What do you do? How can you be more prepared or even prevent it?

November 6, 2018

What Resources Are Available to Help Seniors?

Resources for seniors: how to find the resources you need as you get older or care for an aging parent. Senior care resources, help for elderly care.

November 1, 2018

Five Siblings and One Dad. Who’s Right?

Sibling rivalry in eldercare: five siblings, one dad…who’s right? Sibling rivalry can flare up in the emotions of taking care of aging parents.

October 28, 2018

Medicare 2019: What will Medicare cost me?

Medicare 2019: breaking down the share of Medicare cost for patients in 2019, including deductibles, Medicare copay, premiums and medication costs.

October 19, 2018

How Much Money Do I Need to Age the Way I Want?

Costs of aging: how much money do I need to age the way I want? What are typical costs of aging? Healthcare, long-term care, daily expenses. Planning tools.

October 16, 2018

What’s the Difference Between a Power of Attorney and Healthcare Surrogate?

Power of attorney? Healthcare surrogate? Who needs them? What’s the difference? Legal documents for advance care planning, durable power of attorney FAQs.

October 9, 2018

This is What Caregivers Need to Be Successful in the Workplace

What caregivers need to be successful: caregiver qualities, caregiver duties, caregiving training, caregiver support. How to support senior home caregivers.

September 27, 2018

EasyLiving Expands to Tampa

EasyLiving home healthcare Tampa–new office to serve clients in Hillsborough country with home healthcare and elder care needs.

September 27, 2018

When Home Care Isn’t Enough

When home care isn’t enough: how to know when your elderly parent might need more than home care. Evaluating home care and alternative senior care options.

September 25, 2018

Five Surefire Ways to Find the Perfect ALF for Dad

ALF research tips: five ways to find the perfect ALF for your aging parent. Step-by-step guide to finding the right ALF, be confident in your choice.

September 20, 2018

Why Pursuing Help for Your Parent Feels Like an Epic Failure

Caregiving tips: why pursuing help for your aging parents feels like a failure and why it’s not! How to rethink caregiving and get the right help.

September 13, 2018

Five Things I Learned When Mom Was Hospitalized

Lessons learned from a hospitalization. What we learned was lifesaving when Mom was hospitalized and why to use a hospital advocate.

September 6, 2018

How Do I Know if Mom Has Alzheimer’s?

How do I know if Mom has Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s v dementia v old age. What are the symptoms and how is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed? What do to next.

August 31, 2018

The Most Important Asset in Your Life

What’s the most important asset in your life? The answer is probably family. Here’s how to protect and nurture that asset through family caregiving.

August 23, 2018

This is Why Families Should Interview Caregivers

The importance of screening caregivers and how to interview a caregiver and get the best match for your senior home care needs.

August 16, 2018

How to Disagree with Your Doctor without Hurting Your Care

How to disagree with your doctor respectfully. Being afraid to disagree with your doctor may hurt your care more. Here’s how to disagree with your doctor.

August 12, 2018

It’s Never too Late to Get Started with a Healthy Lifestyle: Getting Old is No Excuse

You can benefit from a healthy lifestyle at any age. Add some healthy habits and make simple changes to start feeling better and age wisely and well.

August 5, 2018

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