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The Importance of Grandparents Simply Increases

The importance of grandparents in the lives of children cannot be denied. Before our society became so mobile, it was common for...

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Coping With Seniors Who Won’t Accept In-Home Caregivers

Hiring in-home care for my elderly neighbor, Joe, was quite an ordeal. The company we chose and their professional caregivers were great,...

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Comforting Phrases for Caregivers to Tap Into and Live By

Life isn’t easy for most people, and it’s not perfect for anybody. Sometimes, as we trudge through the days providing help for...

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Life As a Caregiver: How to Make Tough Care Decisions

Many of us feel honored to provide care for our aging parents or ill spouses, but this honor can also present serious...

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Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15: Plans Change, Premiums Continue Steep Rise

Dear Readers: Medicare annual open enrollment begins Oct 15, 2026, for 2027 coverage. To guard against fraud, ignore the calls. Consider Medicare-related mail...

Why Does My Elderly Loved One Sleep All Day?

As people age, they tend to sleep more lightly than when they were younger. Waking up during the night due to achy...

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Reader Writes about Frustration with Well-Meaning but Overly Protective Family

Dear Carol: I’m a 75-year-old widow who is tired of being bossed around. I know you’ve addressed this before, but I think...

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11 Downsizing Tips for Seniors Who Are Moving to Assisted Living

For most seniors, moving from a long-time home into an assisted living facility is difficult. For some, it’s nearly paralyzing. In addition...

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Making an Assisted Living Apartment Feel Like Home

While change is difficult for people of all ages, deviating from the status quo seems to become even more taxing as we...

Embracing Positive Caregiving Moments Makes Bad Times Tolerable

My nature is generally upbeat. I try to be grateful for my many blessings and not dwell on the negative. However, as...

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The Importance of Grandparents Simply Increases

Coping With Seniors Who Won’t Accept In-Home Caregivers

Comforting Phrases for Caregivers to Tap Into and Live By

Life As a Caregiver: How to Make Tough Care Decisions

Medicare Open Enrollment Starts October 15: Plans Change, Premiums Continue Steep Rise

Why Does My Elderly Loved One Sleep All Day?

Reader Writes about Frustration with Well-Meaning but Overly Protective Family

11 Downsizing Tips for Seniors Who Are Moving to Assisted Living

Making an Assisted Living Apartment Feel Like Home

Embracing Positive Caregiving Moments Makes Bad Times Tolerable

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