Of all forms of elder abuse, there is evidence that financial elder abuse may be the most common. According to the most recent estimates from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, anywhere from 2.7 to 6.6 percent...

Unfortunately, sometimes placing an elderly relative in a nursing home results in tragedy. Reports of nursing home abuse and neglect are on the news almost daily, and many times it goes unreported for months or even years,...

Many older people would prefer to age in their own homes as opposed to living in an assisted living facility. Who can blame them? Caring for them at home means that they’re able to stay where they...

There are a few situations in which one may find yourself taking care of a loved one from home. Be it an elderly relative or parent, or someone in the family suffering severe injuries, chronic pain, or...

The greatest struggle for me through COVID-19 has been the separation. Staying connected virtually somehow doesn’t feel the same. Even with no words spoken, sitting at by my parents’ side built a connection. Since I have not...

As we get older, we tend to cherish the memories we have made in our homes more and more. For this reason, persuading a parent who is well into their twilight years that it is time to...

At one point or another, many families must decide on care options for an older family member, whether it is a parent or a grandparent. Could you please change the sentence to: This may not be an...

One would agree that taking care of their aging family members is far more difficult than what you can think of. That is why a lot of people nowadays prefer elderly care services for their elderly loved...

By Cindy Laverty – Caregiving creeps up on us when we least expect it. We women are busy living our lives; working in careers, caring for our children, our spouses, our partners and trying to find a...

By Sherri Snelling – Whether your musical tastes run to the 70s TV show with the Partridge family singing their theme song, C’mon Get Happy or the 1950s song that inspired it, Get Happy made famous by...

By Diane Landry – The decisions we make can change our lives forever. Some are afraid to make life changing decisions, and in so doing have made a decision, to make no decision. Some make a hasty...

By Dr. Marion Somers – With so many things to think about, it can be difficult to stay sane and organized throughout the caregiving process. I know that caregiving can be an overwhelming challenge to undertake. Just...